West University EL

West University Elementary serves 1,131 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Houston's affluent 77005 zip code. With 61 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio, providing reasonable class sizes for this large elementary school. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks in the 8th percentile among Texas elementary schools, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While specific test score data isn't available, these rankings suggest the school is working to better serve its student population's educational needs. West University Elementary operates in a remarkable neighborhood context, where families enjoy a median household income of $213,059 and median home values of $1.3 million. The surrounding community is highly educated, with 86% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.3%.

This creates an environment where families typically have substantial resources and educational backgrounds to support their children's learning. The school sits along University Boulevard in this large suburban setting, serving a community of nearly 28,500 residents who have chosen this area for its proximity to Houston's urban amenities while maintaining a more residential character.