North Forest Elementary

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North Forest Elementary ranks 3414 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

North Forest Elementary is a public charter school in Houston, Texas, serving 483 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 466 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

North Forest Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (73.08%) and African American (19.88%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which have a majority Hispanic population ranging from 77.89% to 96.15%. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 39.58% compared to 45.86% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Additionally, North Forest has an extremely high percentage of students (94.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 95.13% to 98.56%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.6, lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 16.5 to 21.1 students per teacher.

Interestingly, the racial makeup of North Forest Elementary has undergone a significant shift, with the percentage of students identifying as two or more races increasing from 4.76% to 75.99% between the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from 3414 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year to a 1-star rating, indicating that it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state. While North Forest Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, its test scores are consistently lower than the surrounding schools, including those in the same district and charter network, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics and funding may be contributing to the school's academic performance. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and a focus on improving academic outcomes could be crucial for the school's future success.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

6602 Winfield Road Bldg A
Houston, TX 77050

(713) 924-5600

District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
3414^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 646

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.7%

African American:

22.4%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.39. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Forest Elementary 3414^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See North Forest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Hispanic students:

Yes Prep Public Schools Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Yes Prep Public Schools Inc 466^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Forest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.39	3414^th	4675	27.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Forest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.93	2772^nd	3638	23.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Forest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.92	3774^th	4261	11.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Forest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.47	3062^nd	4560	32.9%

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Rank History for African American students at North Forest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.55	1807^th	2421	25.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Forest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.25	3155^th	4431	28.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for North Forest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	2	13	52	0	0	212	279
2023	10	96	353	1	0	23	483
2024	13	145	476	0	1	11	646

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Forest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	279	16.7	16.6	95.3
2023	483	30.8	15.6	94.4
2024	646	39.3	16.4	94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Forest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	279	16.7	16.6	95.3
2023	483	30.8	15.6	94.4
2024	646	39.3	16.4	94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Forest Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	6602 Winfield Road Bldg A	Houston	77050	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-5600	646	39	16.4	94.9%	13 (2.0%)	145 (22.4%)	476 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	30.4	3414^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.0%					(n/a)	19.6	37.5		26.1	33.3			39.6	29.2		31.9	35.4
Marshall Elementary	Public	K-5	6200 Winfield Rd	Houston	77050	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 636-4606	540	36	15.0	97.4%	3 (0.6%)	140 (25.9%)	393 (72.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	34.1	3180^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.0%		18.8	4081^st of 4647 public elementary schools	12.2%	901	7.1	8.3	14.3	7.1	10.0	11.1	0.0	35.2	25.3	44.3	33.8	23.1	54.2	17.5	$10,076	$1,090	$8,986
Garcia-Leza Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	5311 E Mount Houston Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6037	590	41	14.3	98.1%	4 (0.7%)	47 (8.0%)	536 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)															$12,606	$2,253	$10,353
Escamilla Elementary	Public	1-5	5241 E Mt Houston Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6390	780	49	16.0	95.3%	18 (2.3%)	14 (1.8%)	746 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29.3	3481^st of 4675 public elementary schools	25.5%		16.6	4208^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.4%	727	1.8	14.3	7.1	9.4	0.0	7.7	9.1	27.5	35.2	38.3	21.4	18.8	49.6	27.5	$9,877	$1,811	$8,066
Johnson Elementary	Public	1-5	13901 Homestead Rd	Humble	77396	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6510	571	39	14.6	96.8%	8 (1.4%)	113 (19.8%)	440 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	11.9	4435^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.1%		16	4236^th of 4647 public elementary schools	8.8%	199	11.9	3.2	14.3	23.7	0.0	16.7	9.1	7.1	16.9	22.4	16.1	24.0	30.3	9.1	$10,301	$1,795	$8,506
Two Dimensions/Vickery	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12330 Vickery St	Houston	77039	Harris County	Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 987-7300	218	12	17.4	96.3%	0 (0.0%)	197 (90.4%)	20 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.6	4402^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	5.8%		24.9	3703^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	20.3%	699								37.5	28.6	26.7	18.8	7.1	20.0	0.0	$10,815	$2,949	$7,866
Oleson Elementary	Public	1-5	12345 Vickery St	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6530	396	29	13.7	96.2%	13 (3.3%)	9 (2.3%)	372 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27	3623^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	22.5%		16	4234^th of 4647 public elementary schools	8.9%	611	9.5	11.8	0.0	4.6	0.0	10.0	0.0	41.2	30.0	40.6	31.8	21.0	40.6	10.1	$11,411	$1,895	$9,516
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	1-5	4514 Mount Houston Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6540	539	36	14.9	92.8%	7 (1.3%)	13 (2.4%)	517 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25.8	3699^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.9%		19.8	4017^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.6%	318	15.6	37.5	0.0	50.0	8.0	10.0	0.0	43.0	25.9	26.5	40.7	34.6	31.4	8.7	$11,081	$1,907	$9,174
Fall Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14435 Mesa Rd	Humble	77396	Harris County	Humble Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 641-3400	818	50	16.3	33.5%	251 (30.7%)	258 (31.5%)	195 (23.8%)	69 (8.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.1%)	72.5	1029^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.0%		79.3	791^st of 4647 public elementary schools	83.0%	238								46.5	58.1	65.7	48.1	55.5	71.5	33.6	$8,238	$462	$7,776
Vardeman Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	3302 Connorvale Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-3740	603	33	18.2	97.5%	8 (1.3%)	17 (2.8%)	577 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$11,043	$2,205	$8,839

Frequently Asked Questions about North Forest Elementary

What is the racial makeup of North Forest Elementary?

Students at North Forest Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 22% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is North Forest Elementary in?

Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

How many students attend North Forest Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 646 students attended North Forest Elementary.

Is North Forest Elementary a good school?

North Forest Elementary ranks 3414^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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