Cummings Elementary

Summary:

Cummings Elementary is an elementary school located in Houston, Texas, serving 545 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. It is part of the Alief Independent School District, which is ranked 699 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cummings Elementary has a diverse racial makeup, with the majority of students being Hispanic (57.06%) and African American (29.72%).

Cummings Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 3,186 and 4,269 out of around 4,600 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 28.38% of 3rd-grade students and 22.99% of 4th-grade students being proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. Similarly, only 25.68% of 3rd-grade students and 22.09% of 4th-grade students at Cummings Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%.

Cummings Elementary's challenges are not unique, as nearby schools in the Alief Independent School District, such as Boone Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, and Horn Elementary, also perform below the state average on STAAR tests. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Fort Bend Independent School District, such as Barrington Place Elementary and Meadows Elementary, generally have higher academic performance and a more diverse student population. Additionally, the charter schools in the area, such as Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land and KIPP Shine Prep, outperform Cummings Elementary and the other Alief ISD schools on STAAR tests, despite serving a similar demographic of students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 10455 S Kirkwood
       Houston, TX  77099-5018


(281) 983-8328

District: Alief Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4269th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,952 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.9%
African American:
32.2%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Compare Details Cummings Elementary ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Alief Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.9%), African American (32.2%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alief Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cummings Elementary is 10.9, which is the 6th best among 24 elementary schools in the Alief Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cummings Elementary is $12,952, which is the 4th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Alief Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cummings Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cummings Elementary 4269th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cummings Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alief Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alief Independent School District (Isd) 699th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cummings Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.57 3101st 3465 10.5%
2005 33.78 2711th 3475 22.0%
2006 19.80 3165th 3476 8.9%
2007 27.13 3181st 3724 14.6%
2008 64.08 1409th 3768 62.6%
2009 51.97 2133rd 3884 45.1%
2010 26.42 3406th 3937 13.5%
2011 46.80 2612th 4095 36.2%
2012 25.02 3641st 4206 13.4%
2013 20.09 3794th 4221 10.1%
2014 34.39 3186th 4260 25.2%
2015 30.99 3295th 4320 23.7%
2016 33.89 3108th 4286 27.5%
2017 25.68 3426th 4329 20.9%
2018 18.98 3862nd 4359 11.4%
2019 21.16 3859th 4479 13.8%
2021 29.76 3186th 4578 30.4%
2022 18.92 4004th 4581 12.6%
2023 20.17 3993rd 4647 14.1%
2024 15.30 4269th 4675 8.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.03 2271st 3226 29.6%
2019 36.41 2311th 3333 30.7%
2021 52.10 1365th 3446 60.4%
2022 35.40 2477th 3487 29.0%
2023 33.12 2628th 3556 26.1%
2024 27.31 2935th 3638 19.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 2323rd 3558 34.7%
2019 49.66 1439th 3684 60.9%
2021 42.30 1871st 3799 50.8%
2022 25.00 3385th 3952 14.3%
2023 37.82 2469th 4086 39.6%
2024 41.30 2484th 4261 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 3367th 4264 21.0%
2019 26.12 3692nd 4309 14.3%
2021 41.26 2649th 4451 40.5%
2022 29.94 3520th 4477 21.4%
2023 26.93 3719th 4521 17.7%
2024 29.49 3583rd 4560 21.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 3633rd 4306 15.6%
2019 29.57 3352nd 4348 22.9%
2021 32.03 3065th 4499 31.9%
2022 24.14 3782nd 4561 17.1%
2023 27.77 3555th 4588 22.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.95 822nd 3184 74.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 2290th 4240 46.0%
2019 44.35 2372nd 4295 44.8%
2021 43.83 2284th 4331 47.3%
2022 37.42 2989th 4461 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.79 3985th 4319 7.7%
2019 15.16 4075th 4357 6.5%
2021 30.02 3182nd 4498 29.3%
2022 17.10 4129th 4563 9.5%
2023 16.63 4163rd 4585 9.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.87 920th 1005 8.5%
2019 27.75 843rd 1009 16.5%
2021 22.23 817th 967 15.5%
2022 32.90 755th 957 21.1%
2023 23.58 890th 1015 12.3%
2024 48.55 635th 1035 38.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 1653rd 2483 33.4%
2019 43.69 1396th 2515 44.5%
2021 37.84 1511th 2444 38.2%
2022 34.62 1699th 2421 29.8%
2023 24.50 2077th 2443 15.0%
2024 29.09 1905th 2421 21.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.27 3920th 4168 6.0%
2019 12.58 4078th 4188 2.6%
2021 33.98 2978th 4329 31.2%
2022 17.53 4047th 4376 7.5%
2023 24.99 3671st 4401 16.6%
2024 18.71 4027th 4431 9.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cummings Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.24 3012th 3127 3.7%
2019 25.31 2618th 3142 16.7%
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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.

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by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2011

Open Quote DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE! False CPS Allegations!!!!! Told my 5yr old to take off her clothes and they have no record of who was present....... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cummings Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 423 173 295 93 n/a n/a n/a 0 984
1989 442 224 352 106 1 n/a n/a 0 1125
1990 299 169 362 114 0 n/a n/a 0 944
1991 285 153 374 90 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1992 246 160 398 87 1 n/a n/a 0 892
1993 221 173 390 93 1 n/a n/a 0 878
1994 204 168 364 83 1 n/a n/a 0 820
1995 130 291 340 100 1 n/a n/a 0 862
1996 130 291 340 100 1 n/a n/a 0 862
1997 118 283 320 88 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1998 98 317 280 86 2 n/a n/a 0 783
1999 85 352 322 89 2 n/a n/a 0 850
2000 61 378 306 103 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2001 48 323 260 102 5 n/a n/a 0 738
2002 29 437 229 152 4 n/a n/a 0 851
2003 29 437 229 152 4 n/a n/a 0 851
2004 28 446 204 159 4 n/a n/a 0 841
2005 18 373 165 167 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2006 21 285 157 218 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2007 23 263 130 228 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 15 238 115 243 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 14 245 115 236 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2010 22 205 124 226 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2011 36 223 111 223 8 0 1 0 602
2012 21 214 91 211 4 0 6 0 547
2013 38 223 108 210 3 0 4 0 586
2014 33 214 91 248 13 0 5 0 604
2015 30 231 82 272 12 0 13 0 640
2016 37 265 69 228 15 0 15 0 629
2017 34 267 69 228 8 0 10 0 616
2018 25 243 78 213 4 0 10 0 573
2019 25 197 83 235 3 0 6 0 549
2020 25 188 60 257 7 0 1 0 538
2021 25 161 57 260 6 0 2 0 511
2022 19 200 60 261 3 2 7 0 552
2023 14 162 50 311 2 0 6 0 545
2024 12 175 44 304 2 1 6 0 544

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 Cummings Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 984 42.0 23.4 n/a
1989 1125 n/a n/a n/a
1990 944 58.0 16.2 n/a
1991 902 58.2 15.4 n/a
1992 892 52.2 17.0 9.9
1993 878 54.0 16.3 15.3
1994 820 55.2 14.9 17.2
1995 862 50.7 17.0 28.8
1996 862 50.7 17.0 28.8
1997 811 50.0 16.2 28
1998 783 50.0 15.7 31.9
1999 850 52.6 16.2 45.5
2000 848 52.5 16.2 49.5
2001 738 39.8 18.5 51.1
2002 851 58.0 14.7 60.3
2003 851 58.0 14.7 60.3
2004 841 56.4 14.9 64.4
2005 728 54.7 13.3 69.6
2006 684 46.7 14.6 69.7
2007 646 50.9 12.7 70.3
2008 612 45.9 13.3 68.8
2009 611 46.9 13.0 73.2
2010 577 44.0 13.1 75.7
2011 602 41.9 14.3 78.2
2012 547 37.6 14.5 80.3
2013 586 42.0 13.9 80.5
2014 604 43.5 13.8 82.8
2015 640 45.0 14.2 79.7
2016 629 48.0 13.1 81.4
2017 616 49.0 12.5 82.5
2018 573 46.8 12.2 79.8
2019 549 43.8 12.5 88.9
2020 538 48.0 11.1 91.8
2021 511 50.4 10.1 91.4
2022 552 48.2 11.4 90.2
2023 545 48.4 11.2 95
2024 544 49.5 10.9 96

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 Cummings Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 984 42.0 23.4 n/a
1989 1125 n/a n/a n/a
1990 944 58.0 16.2 n/a
1991 902 58.2 15.4 n/a
1992 892 52.2 17.0 9.9
1993 878 54.0 16.3 15.3
1994 820 55.2 14.9 17.2
1995 862 50.7 17.0 28.8
1996 862 50.7 17.0 28.8
1997 811 50.0 16.2 28
1998 783 50.0 15.7 31.9
1999 850 52.6 16.2 45.5
2000 848 52.5 16.2 49.5
2001 738 39.8 18.5 51.1
2002 851 58.0 14.7 60.3
2003 851 58.0 14.7 60.3
2004 841 56.4 14.9 64.4
2005 728 54.7 13.3 69.6
2006 684 46.7 14.6 69.7
2007 646 50.9 12.7 70.3
2008 612 45.9 13.3 68.8
2009 611 46.9 13.0 73.2
2010 577 44.0 13.1 75.7
2011 602 41.9 14.3 78.2
2012 547 37.6 14.5 80.3
2013 586 42.0 13.9 80.5
2014 604 43.5 13.8 82.8
2015 640 45.0 14.2 79.7
2016 629 48.0 13.1 81.4
2017 616 49.0 12.5 82.5
2018 573 46.8 12.2 79.8
2019 549 43.8 12.5 88.9
2020 538 48.0 11.1 91.8
2021 511 50.4 10.1 91.4
2022 552 48.2 11.4 90.2
2023 545 48.4 11.2 95
2024 544 49.5 10.9 96

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cummings Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,123 (10.9%) $9,201 (89.1%) $10,324
2020 $1,151 (10.4%) $9,906 (89.6%) $11,057
2021 $2,020 (15.6%) $10,932 (84.4%) $12,952

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cummings Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3859th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3993rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cummings Elementary)2826
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alief Independent School District (Isd))2941
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cummings Elementary)2726
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alief Independent School District (Isd))3329
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cummings Elementary)2832
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Alief Independent School District (Isd))3233
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cummings Elementary)3433
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alief Independent School District (Isd))4136
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549545
 0.7%
African American197162
 17.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian8350
 39.8%
Hispanic235311
 32.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2514
 44%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%95%
 6.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended Cummings Elementary.

Students at Cummings Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 32% African American, 8% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Cummings Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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