Very Good
#1997 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 23% in state
Woodard EL
Elementary School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Houston, TX
A Cypress-fairbanks ISD elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 692003, Houston, TX 77269
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodard EL score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Woodard 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of Barker CypressPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Lamkin ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 903 | Compare → |
| Robison ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 1,006 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cypress-fairbanks ISD
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #20 of 88
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodard EL is listed in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodard EL
Woodard EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 1,060 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,997 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodard EL
What grades does Woodard EL serve?
Woodard EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Woodard EL?
Woodard EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodard EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodard EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodard EL rank in TX?
Woodard EL ranks #1,997 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Woodard EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodard EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Woodard EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodard EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Woodard EL a charter school?
No, Woodard EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodard EL a Title I school?
No, Woodard EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodard EL?
52.8% of students at Woodard 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (281) 373-2303
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.
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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