Alcott Elementary

Summary:

Alcott Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 192 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Houston Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, low academic performance, and notable differences compared to nearby schools.

Alcott Elementary has a student population that is 67.19% African American, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 8.53% to 74.92% African American. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and STAAR test scores that are well below the district and state averages. Despite spending significantly more per student ($13,401) than nearby schools, which range from $9,436 to $11,223 per student, Alcott's academic performance remains poor. In contrast, Seguin Elementary and Cornelius Elementary, both within a 2-mile radius, have significantly higher STAAR test scores and SchoolDigger ratings.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Alcott Elementary, with over 99% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be indicative of broader socioeconomic and systemic challenges facing the community. While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the surrounding schools, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of Alcott's underperformance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, will be crucial for improving educational opportunities for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5859 Bellfort
       Houston, TX  77033-2199


(713) 732-3540

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3501st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,401 Help


Students who attend Alcott Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Attucks Middle
High:    Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.6%
Hispanic:
28.5%
White:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alcott Elementary ranks worse than 74.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 119th 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 28.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.6%), Hispanic (28.5%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary is 9.5, which is the 4th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcott Elementary is $13,401, which is the 6th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcott Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcott Elementary 3501st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alcott 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 Alcott Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.51 3159th 3465 8.8%
2005 25.98 2981st 3475 14.2%
2006 31.01 2808th 3476 19.2%
2007 50.32 2185th 3724 41.3%
2008 59.14 1711th 3768 54.6%
2009 66.03 1363rd 3884 64.9%
2010 61.56 1675th 3937 57.5%
2011 35.40 3157th 4095 22.9%
2012 32.06 3315th 4206 21.2%
2013 4.07 4185th 4221 0.9%
2014 2.47 4242nd 4260 0.4%
2015 5.29 4240th 4320 1.9%
2016 18.88 3773rd 4286 12.0%
2017 8.99 4209th 4329 2.8%
2018 14.93 4056th 4359 7.0%
2019 17.77 4028th 4479 10.1%
2021 22.84 3650th 4578 20.3%
2022 23.53 3749th 4581 18.2%
2023 20.78 3958th 4647 14.8%
2024 28.92 3501st 4675 25.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 989th 3226 69.3%
2019 45.37 1817th 3333 45.5%
2021 64.13 826th 3446 76.0%
2022 65.40 887th 3487 74.6%
2023 48.68 1749th 3556 50.8%
2024 67.25 860th 3638 76.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.71 2225th 3952 43.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.96 3837th 4264 10.0%
2019 27.30 3622nd 4309 15.9%
2021 32.07 3236th 4451 27.3%
2022 34.49 3211th 4477 28.3%
2023 30.19 3511th 4521 22.3%
2024 60.55 1458th 4560 68.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 3837th 4306 10.9%
2019 22.83 3729th 4348 14.2%
2021 28.63 3284th 4499 27.0%
2022 27.15 3609th 4561 20.9%
2023 15.53 4237th 4588 7.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.21 3353rd 4240 20.9%
2019 32.53 3225th 4295 24.9%
2021 64.62 978th 4331 77.4%
2022 44.60 2477th 4461 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.69 4152nd 4319 3.9%
2019 16.73 4004th 4357 8.1%
2021 20.53 3844th 4498 14.5%
2022 26.65 3601st 4563 21.1%
2023 32.25 3238th 4585 29.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 2074th 2483 16.5%
2019 35.16 1747th 2515 30.5%
2021 17.48 2302nd 2444 5.8%
2022 22.88 2113th 2421 12.7%
2023 25.59 2041st 2443 16.5%
2024 45.93 1233rd 2421 49.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alcott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.00 2709th 4168 35.0%
2019 36.67 2859th 4188 31.7%
2021 56.19 1566th 4329 63.8%
2022 64.86 1172nd 4376 73.2%
2023 47.67 2206th 4401 49.9%
2024 83.66 397th 4431 91.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 9, 2019

Open Quote Poor ratings and 1 teacher that has advanced education in education. She was a tutor last year that was hired on as a teacher for 2019-2020. The only upside is Ms Reyes and Ms Redmond at Alcott. Both need to be promoted to Principal. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Open Quote Most of the staff have fun for the hills and it looks like the kids or other parents did too. I'm like were are all the kids and how are they still open. This school is wasting tax dollars some classrooms have only 9-13 kids. Some might think that is good but the teachers I trusted left and all I see are fresh faced babies who don't know the problems coming their way. Alcott has been here for years but it looks like it's time to shut the doors. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alcott Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 739 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1990 2 686 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 707
1991 3 719 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1992 4 689 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1993 6 675 1 40 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1994 5 627 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1995 4 668 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1996 4 668 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1997 6 689 3 93 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1998 3 625 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1999 4 615 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 2 546 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 0 475 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 0 493 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2003 0 493 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2004 1 473 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 2 482 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 1 464 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2007 0 411 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 2 369 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 0 380 2 106 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 0 357 2 106 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 0 375 0 113 0 1 3 0 492
2012 0 362 0 127 0 0 2 0 491
2013 0 321 0 104 0 0 0 0 425
2014 1 311 0 86 1 0 0 0 399
2015 0 261 0 80 0 0 0 0 341
2016 1 238 0 93 0 0 0 0 332
2017 1 196 0 88 0 0 6 0 291
2018 1 180 0 84 1 0 4 0 270
2019 0 148 0 83 0 0 1 0 232
2020 1 149 0 77 0 0 3 0 230
2021 0 127 0 70 0 0 5 0 202
2022 0 124 0 73 1 0 4 0 202
2023 0 129 0 61 0 0 2 0 192
2024 1 161 0 65 0 0 1 0 228

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 Alcott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 758 n/a n/a n/a
1990 707 39.0 18.1 n/a
1991 759 39.0 19.4 n/a
1992 732 40.8 17.9 72.1
1993 723 41.0 17.6 78.6
1994 678 40.0 16.9 69.5
1995 748 43.0 17.4 84.4
1996 748 43.0 17.4 84.4
1997 791 41.0 19.3 78.3
1998 703 42.8 16.4 76.5
1999 693 41.6 16.7 87.3
2000 626 39.0 16.1 86.3
2001 564 34.9 16.2 89.4
2002 608 34.0 17.9 92.3
2003 608 34.0 17.9 92.3
2004 589 36.9 16.0 96.1
2005 605 38.9 15.6 93.7
2006 592 38.9 15.2 95.4
2007 532 34.7 15.3 61.3
2008 487 31.0 15.7 65.5
2009 488 32.0 15.3 56.6
2010 467 34.0 13.7 55.9
2011 492 33.8 14.5 48.4
2012 491 29.0 16.9 40.7
2013 425 28.0 15.1 94.4
2014 399 26.0 15.3 96.5
2015 341 24.0 14.2 92.1
2016 332 24.0 13.8 96.4
2017 291 22.3 13.0 96.2
2018 270 21.0 12.8 97.8
2019 232 18.0 12.8 93.5
2020 230 15.8 14.4 97.8
2021 202 15.0 13.4 98.5
2022 202 14.9 13.5 99.5
2023 192 15.8 12.0 99.5
2024 228 23.8 9.5 98.7

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 Alcott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 758 n/a n/a n/a
1990 707 39.0 18.1 n/a
1991 759 39.0 19.4 n/a
1992 732 40.8 17.9 72.1
1993 723 41.0 17.6 78.6
1994 678 40.0 16.9 69.5
1995 748 43.0 17.4 84.4
1996 748 43.0 17.4 84.4
1997 791 41.0 19.3 78.3
1998 703 42.8 16.4 76.5
1999 693 41.6 16.7 87.3
2000 626 39.0 16.1 86.3
2001 564 34.9 16.2 89.4
2002 608 34.0 17.9 92.3
2003 608 34.0 17.9 92.3
2004 589 36.9 16.0 96.1
2005 605 38.9 15.6 93.7
2006 592 38.9 15.2 95.4
2007 532 34.7 15.3 61.3
2008 487 31.0 15.7 65.5
2009 488 32.0 15.3 56.6
2010 467 34.0 13.7 55.9
2011 492 33.8 14.5 48.4
2012 491 29.0 16.9 40.7
2013 425 28.0 15.1 94.4
2014 399 26.0 15.3 96.5
2015 341 24.0 14.2 92.1
2016 332 24.0 13.8 96.4
2017 291 22.3 13.0 96.2
2018 270 21.0 12.8 97.8
2019 232 18.0 12.8 93.5
2020 230 15.8 14.4 97.8
2021 202 15.0 13.4 98.5
2022 202 14.9 13.5 99.5
2023 192 15.8 12.0 99.5
2024 228 23.8 9.5 98.7

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 Alcott Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,573 (13.6%) $9,999 (86.4%) $11,573
2020 $2,165 (17.7%) $10,060 (82.3%) $12,225
2021 $1,137 (8.5%) $12,264 (91.5%) $13,401

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcott Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4028th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3958th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alcott Elementary)1824
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alcott Elementary)2136
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Alcott Elementary)2314
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alcott Elementary)4410
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Alcott Elementary)3141
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alcott Elementary)3844
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alcott Elementary)2415
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232192
 17.2%
African American148129
 12.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic8361
 26.5%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.5%99.5%
 5.9%


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Alcott Elementary ranks 3501st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Alcott Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Attucks Middle
High : Sterling High School

Students at Alcott Elementary are 71% African American, 29% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Alcott Elementary.


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