Excellent
#1110 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Southeast EL
Elementary School · YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
507 CRENSHAW RD, Houston, TX 77034
Enrollment
780
Student-Teacher
17.3:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
780
Student-Teacher
17.3:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,110 of 8,552
In Houston
#60 of 723
public schools
In district
#1 of 21
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Southeast EL
Elementary School in Houston · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southeast EL
Southeast EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC. Southeast EL serves approximately 780 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Southeast EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Southeast EL show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- District avg 6.5
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Southeast EL is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Southeast EL — Students at Southeast EL score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Southeast EL Compares
See how Southeast EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
507 CRENSHAW RD, Houston, TX 77034
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southeast EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TEAGUE EL (rated 6.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Pasadena), a more accessible option. Another option is L F SMITH EL (rated 5.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby So Houston), a more accessible option. Additionally, BAILEY EL (rated 5.5/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Pasadena), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YES PREP - SOUTHEAST Houston | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| DARUL ARQAM SOUTHEAST Houston | 0.5 mi | — |
| YOUNG EL Pasadena | 0.7 mi | 3.0 |
| SOUTH HOUSTON H S So Houston | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| MILLER INT Pasadena | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| EARNESTEEN MILSTEAD MIDDLE Houston | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| GENOA EL Houston | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| PEARL HALL EL So Houston | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| BETA ACADEMY Houston | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| TEAGUE EL Pasadena | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| TEGELER CAREER CENTER Pasadena | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pasadena | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| GARFIELD EL Houston | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| FREEMAN EL Houston | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| PASADENA MEMORIAL H S Pasadena | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| FRED ROBERTS MIDDLE Houston | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| CARTER LOMAX MIDDLE Pasadena | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S Houston | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| L F SMITH EL So Houston | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| BAILEY EL Pasadena | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,516
Median Home Value
$178,100
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
Population
37,185
College Educated
12.7%
Homeownership
50.1%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Median Age
33.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southeast EL
What grades does Southeast EL serve?
Southeast EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southeast EL?
Southeast EL has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast EL is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast EL rank in TX?
Southeast EL ranks #1,110 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Southeast EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Southeast EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast EL has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Southeast EL a charter school?
Yes, Southeast EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southeast EL a Title I school?
No, Southeast EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast EL?
85.1% of students at Southeast 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (713) 842-5555
Resources & Links
District
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC- District Enrollment
- 17,622
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,353
- District Rank
- #1 of 21
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