Very Good
#3311 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Sheldon Lake EL
Elementary School · Sheldon ISD · Houston, TX
A Sheldon ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13002 SHELDON COMMUNITY DR, Houston, TX 77044
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheldon Lake EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sheldon Lake 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$92,416
Median home value
$274,500
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77044; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H M Carroll ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| L E Monahan ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Garrett ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–5 | 1.7 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal School of Greater HoustonPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 30 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sheldon ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheldon Lake EL is listed in SHELDON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheldon Lake EL
Sheldon Lake EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Sheldon ISD, serving approximately 638 students in grades 1st-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,311 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheldon Lake EL
What grades does Sheldon Lake EL serve?
Sheldon Lake EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Sheldon Lake EL?
Sheldon Lake EL has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Lake EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Lake EL is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheldon Lake EL rank in TX?
Sheldon Lake EL ranks #3,311 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sheldon Lake EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheldon Lake EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sheldon Lake EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheldon Lake EL has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Sheldon Lake EL a charter school?
No, Sheldon Lake EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheldon Lake EL a Title I school?
No, Sheldon Lake EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheldon Lake EL?
84.2% of students at Sheldon Lake 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
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (281) 727-2000
- Area population (ZIP 77044)
- 55,746
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 77044; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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