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#4171 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Ogden EL
Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX
An Aldine ISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21919 RAYFORD RD, Houston, TX 77338
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ogden EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ogden EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,808
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Jenkins ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Sam Houston State University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Anderson ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Dunn ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 1–5 | 2.4 mi | 801 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Aldine ISD
- Schools in district
- 80
- Rank in district
- #17 of 77
- District spending per student
- $13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ogden EL is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ogden EL
Ogden EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 595 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,171 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ogden EL
What grades does Ogden EL serve?
Ogden EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Ogden EL?
Ogden EL has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogden EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogden EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ogden EL rank in TX?
Ogden EL ranks #4,171 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ogden EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Ogden EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ogden EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ogden EL has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ogden EL a charter school?
No, Ogden EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ogden EL a Title I school?
No, Ogden EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ogden EL?
91.4% of students at Ogden EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (281) 233-8901
- Area population (ZIP 77338)
- 47,335
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77338; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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