Crespo Elementary

Summary:

Crespo Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 548 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crespo Elementary stands out for its high Hispanic student population (94.89%), significantly higher than nearby schools and the state average. The school outperforms HISD and Texas state averages in several STAAR test subjects and grade levels, particularly in reading and mathematics. Crespo's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students have higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics compared to the district and state, and the school also performs well in STAAR Spanish assessments. Crespo ranks higher in the state for several student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but lower for Gifted and Talented students.

While Crespo Elementary generally outperforms nearby schools in the HISD district, such as Southmayd Elementary and Golfcrest Elementary, the nearby charter school, Houston Gateway Academy, consistently outperforms Crespo in both reading and mathematics. Crespo Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star to a 4-star rating, but faces challenges in serving its Gifted and Talented student population. The school's extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 93%) highlights the significant economic challenges faced by the Crespo Elementary community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 7500 Office City Dr
       Houston, TX  77012-4115


(713) 845-7492

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1270th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,855 Help


Students who attend Crespo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Deady Middle
High:    Milby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.6%
African American:
1.7%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Compare Details Crespo Elementary ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.6%), African American (1.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crespo Elementary is 16.4. 109 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crespo Elementary is $10,855, which is the 58th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crespo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Crespo Elementary 1270th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Crespo Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crespo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.15 2932nd 3465 15.4%
2005 20.77 3151st 3475 9.3%
2006 37.29 2599th 3476 25.2%
2007 46.99 2357th 3724 36.7%
2008 52.13 2088th 3768 44.6%
2009 44.38 2525th 3884 35.0%
2010 59.42 1798th 3937 54.3%
2011 56.53 2032nd 4095 50.4%
2012 61.96 1597th 4206 62.0%
2013 47.52 2430th 4221 42.4%
2014 42.88 2759th 4260 35.2%
2015 38.28 2938th 4320 32.0%
2016 26.45 3450th 4286 19.5%
2017 24.05 3542nd 4329 18.2%
2018 50.52 1960th 4359 55.0%
2019 54.58 1785th 4479 60.1%
2021 46.76 2210th 4578 51.7%
2022 59.53 1624th 4581 64.5%
2023 53.21 1993rd 4647 57.1%
2024 66.50 1270th 4675 72.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.72 630th 3226 80.5%
2019 43.47 1918th 3333 42.5%
2021 53.20 1310th 3446 62.0%
2022 75.66 490th 3487 85.9%
2023 64.69 935th 3556 73.7%
2024 72.15 700th 3638 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.45 2960th 3558 16.8%
2019 27.62 3005th 3684 18.4%
2021 35.88 2342nd 3799 38.4%
2022 49.86 1587th 3952 59.8%
2023 53.93 1408th 4086 65.5%
2024 39.85 2584th 4261 39.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.53 1065th 4264 75.0%
2019 68.49 886th 4309 79.4%
2021 58.66 1476th 4451 66.8%
2022 73.00 743rd 4477 83.4%
2023 70.58 872nd 4521 80.7%
2024 72.43 805th 4560 82.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 1713th 4306 60.2%
2019 54.24 1825th 4348 58.0%
2021 50.07 2024th 4499 55.0%
2022 60.43 1549th 4561 66.0%
2023 57.09 1737th 4588 62.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.80 2812th 3106 9.5%
2019 30.46 2684th 3184 15.7%
2021 19.32 2618th 3006 12.9%
2022 35.33 2349th 2958 20.6%
2023 42.56 2183rd 2980 26.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.78 458th 4240 89.2%
2019 53.46 1740th 4295 59.5%
2021 58.97 1264th 4331 70.8%
2022 78.99 463rd 4461 89.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.04 2375th 4319 45.0%
2019 54.56 1734th 4357 60.2%
2021 42.94 2387th 4498 46.9%
2022 57.64 1729th 4563 62.1%
2023 47.61 2290th 4585 50.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crespo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.17 1530th 4168 63.3%
2019 61.15 1318th 4188 68.5%
2021 55.63 1599th 4329 63.1%
2022 66.07 1111th 4376 74.6%
2023 61.11 1418th 4401 67.8%
2024 68.10 1046th 4431 76.4%
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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.

Crespo Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Crespo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 10 63 1 724 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1994 7 54 0 820 0 n/a n/a 0 881
1995 16 43 4 732 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1996 16 43 4 732 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1997 28 39 10 756 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1998 22 35 11 777 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1999 15 40 4 838 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2000 15 32 5 819 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2001 10 26 7 828 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2002 5 34 4 840 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2003 5 34 4 840 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2004 5 35 1 827 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2005 5 25 1 841 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2006 5 46 1 838 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2007 8 28 2 825 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2008 3 37 2 893 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2009 4 33 0 831 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2010 6 20 1 856 2 n/a n/a 0 885
2011 8 23 1 846 0 0 0 0 878
2012 5 25 0 901 0 0 0 0 931
2013 6 19 0 908 0 0 0 0 933
2014 4 18 1 935 0 0 0 0 958
2015 5 27 1 904 0 0 0 0 937
2016 10 31 1 923 0 0 1 0 966
2017 7 26 3 890 0 0 0 0 926
2018 8 14 4 854 0 0 0 0 880
2019 6 10 4 745 1 0 0 0 766
2020 3 4 3 720 0 0 0 0 730
2021 3 7 4 622 0 0 1 0 637
2022 4 16 6 560 0 0 0 0 586
2023 3 18 7 520 0 0 0 0 548
2024 2 9 7 508 0 0 0 0 526

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 Crespo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 798 43.0 18.6 90.6
1994 881 47.0 18.7 84.3
1995 795 46.0 17.3 87.8
1996 795 46.0 17.3 87.8
1997 833 48.9 17.0 87.5
1998 845 44.0 19.2 84
1999 897 49.8 18.0 95
2000 871 49.0 17.8 92
2001 871 45.6 19.1 91.6
2002 883 53.5 16.5 93.1
2003 883 53.5 16.5 93.1
2004 868 54.5 15.9 91.6
2005 872 56.4 15.5 93.6
2006 890 55.4 16.1 96.3
2007 863 57.4 15.0 63.3
2008 935 58.0 16.1 72.5
2009 868 59.0 14.7 73.6
2010 885 61.0 14.5 70.7
2011 878 59.9 14.6 53.1
2012 931 59.0 15.7 45.5
2013 933 58.0 16.0 98
2014 958 58.0 16.5 97.3
2015 937 58.0 16.1 95.2
2016 966 59.0 16.3 94.4
2017 926 59.0 15.6 92.7
2018 880 56.0 15.7 93.9
2019 766 48.5 15.7 96.3
2020 730 45.5 16.0 95.9
2021 637 43.9 14.4 95.4
2022 586 38.5 15.1 94
2023 548 31.9 17.1 93.6
2024 526 31.9 16.4 95.2

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 Crespo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 798 43.0 18.6 90.6
1994 881 47.0 18.7 84.3
1995 795 46.0 17.3 87.8
1996 795 46.0 17.3 87.8
1997 833 48.9 17.0 87.5
1998 845 44.0 19.2 84
1999 897 49.8 18.0 95
2000 871 49.0 17.8 92
2001 871 45.6 19.1 91.6
2002 883 53.5 16.5 93.1
2003 883 53.5 16.5 93.1
2004 868 54.5 15.9 91.6
2005 872 56.4 15.5 93.6
2006 890 55.4 16.1 96.3
2007 863 57.4 15.0 63.3
2008 935 58.0 16.1 72.5
2009 868 59.0 14.7 73.6
2010 885 61.0 14.5 70.7
2011 878 59.9 14.6 53.1
2012 931 59.0 15.7 45.5
2013 933 58.0 16.0 98
2014 958 58.0 16.5 97.3
2015 937 58.0 16.1 95.2
2016 966 59.0 16.3 94.4
2017 926 59.0 15.6 92.7
2018 880 56.0 15.7 93.9
2019 766 48.5 15.7 96.3
2020 730 45.5 16.0 95.9
2021 637 43.9 14.4 95.4
2022 586 38.5 15.1 94
2023 548 31.9 17.1 93.6
2024 526 31.9 16.4 95.2

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 Crespo Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,574 (17.3%) $7,548 (82.7%) $9,122
2020 $1,597 (15.8%) $8,500 (84.2%) $10,097
2021 $1,185 (10.9%) $9,670 (89.1%) $10,855

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crespo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1785th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1993rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Crespo Elementary)4043
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crespo Elementary)5945
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Crespo Elementary)3128
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crespo Elementary)3325
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Crespo Elementary)3248
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crespo Elementary)5360
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Crespo Elementary)1227
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crespo Elementary)1733
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Crespo Elementary)4144
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crespo Elementary)6557
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Crespo Elementary)4732
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Crespo Elementary)330
 33%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4125
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crespo Elementary)017
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))1927
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Crespo Elementary)330
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))45
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students766548
 28.5%
African American1018
 80%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic745520
 30.2%
Pacific Islander00
White63
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%93.6%
 2.7%


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Students who attend Crespo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deady Middle
High : Milby High School

Crespo Elementary ranks 1270th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Crespo Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Crespo Elementary.


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