Fondren Elementary

Summary:

Fondren Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 301 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fondren Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.43% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide and 44.66% in the Houston ISD. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Mathematics, with only 2.78% of 3rd-grade students and 33.33% of 4th-grade students meeting proficiency, compared to state and district averages around 40-45%. Fondren Elementary's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with African American and special education students performing relatively well, but Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students struggling.

While Fondren Elementary spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio than some nearby schools, such as Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy, these additional resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The nearby schools, which serve similarly disadvantaged student populations, generally outperform Fondren Elementary, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. Schools like Hines-Caldwell, Anderson Elementary, and Windsor Village Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics compared to Fondren Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12405 Carlsbad St
       Houston, TX  77085-1224


(713) 726-3611

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2840th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,960 Help


Students who attend Fondren Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Welch Middle
High:    Madison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.4%
African American:
16.8%
Asian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Fondren Elementary ranks worse than 60.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 94th 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 39.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.4%), African American (16.8%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fondren Elementary is 15.3, which is the 81st best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fondren Elementary is $11,960, which is the 22nd highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fondren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fondren Elementary 2840th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Fondren 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 Fondren Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.48 2988th 3465 13.8%
2005 25.59 2999th 3475 13.7%
2006 15.08 3283rd 3476 5.6%
2007 17.75 3445th 3724 7.5%
2008 21.46 3389th 3768 10.1%
2009 57.73 1844th 3884 52.5%
2010 35.07 3069th 3937 22.0%
2011 52.47 2265th 4095 44.7%
2012 50.06 2275th 4206 45.9%
2013 59.19 1776th 4221 57.9%
2014 13.28 4034th 4260 5.3%
2015 16.80 3890th 4320 10.0%
2016 5.36 4184th 4286 2.4%
2017 10.43 4176th 4329 3.5%
2018 9.20 4271st 4359 2.0%
2019 18.49 3997th 4479 10.8%
2021 11.74 4406th 4578 3.8%
2022 25.06 3656th 4581 20.2%
2023 40.39 2765th 4647 40.5%
2024 39.52 2840th 4675 39.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.34 2860th 3226 11.3%
2019 35.73 2353rd 3333 29.4%
2021 18.55 3257th 3446 5.5%
2022 39.40 2256th 3487 35.3%
2023 41.28 2176th 3556 38.8%
2024 63.11 1014th 3638 72.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.42 338th 4086 91.7%
2024 99.94 3rd 4261 99.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.18 4098th 4264 3.9%
2019 26.42 3672nd 4309 14.8%
2021 16.83 4197th 4451 5.7%
2022 36.11 3081st 4477 31.2%
2023 58.34 1632nd 4521 63.9%
2024 64.82 1206th 4560 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.12 4215th 4306 2.1%
2019 16.56 4028th 4348 7.4%
2021 14.83 4231st 4499 6.0%
2022 18.54 4072nd 4561 10.7%
2023 35.77 3065th 4588 33.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.87 3081st 3106 0.8%
2021 6.00 2918th 3006 2.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.42 4009th 4240 5.4%
2019 34.25 3109th 4295 27.6%
2021 19.13 4097th 4331 5.4%
2022 45.31 2426th 4461 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.70 4203rd 4319 2.7%
2019 24.62 3635th 4357 16.6%
2021 12.98 4296th 4498 4.5%
2022 38.29 2843rd 4563 37.7%
2023 44.52 2485th 4585 45.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.15 2304th 2483 7.2%
2019 17.46 2365th 2515 6.0%
2021 14.05 2383rd 2444 2.5%
2022 37.94 1541st 2421 36.3%
2023 85.95 186th 2443 92.4%
2024 48.02 1169th 2421 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fondren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.12 3836th 4168 8.0%
2019 36.51 2869th 4188 31.5%
2021 18.67 3964th 4329 8.4%
2022 34.25 3139th 4376 28.3%
2023 43.85 2504th 4401 43.1%
2024 57.48 1615th 4431 63.6%
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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.

Fondren Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Fondren Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 47 90 12 135 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1989 47 109 10 139 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 44 109 6 153 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 49 110 5 184 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1992 42 127 7 182 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 32 160 12 196 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 38 188 3 221 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 32 203 3 245 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 32 203 3 245 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 21 202 4 236 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 24 228 3 208 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 27 192 7 213 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 18 214 6 240 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 14 224 6 264 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 9 152 4 290 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 9 152 4 290 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 7 131 1 290 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 4 125 2 299 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 1 159 0 283 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 3 111 1 295 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 0 121 4 305 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 1 103 2 302 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2010 1 118 4 302 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 3 117 1 283 0 1 3 0 408
2012 6 156 2 263 0 1 2 0 430
2013 6 154 1 268 2 1 1 0 433
2014 7 166 7 280 2 1 2 0 465
2015 9 129 4 273 1 1 2 0 419
2016 6 127 4 274 1 1 4 0 417
2017 4 139 5 275 1 0 1 0 425
2018 2 118 3 250 1 0 0 0 374
2019 3 87 1 225 0 0 0 0 316
2020 3 82 2 227 0 0 0 0 314
2021 3 84 2 225 0 0 0 0 314
2022 4 56 2 239 0 0 1 0 302
2023 4 53 1 242 0 0 1 0 301
2024 4 54 5 259 0 0 0 0 322

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 Fondren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 25.0 11.4 n/a
1989 305 n/a n/a n/a
1990 312 22.0 14.1 n/a
1991 348 22.0 15.8 n/a
1992 358 27.5 13.0 71.8
1993 400 27.0 14.8 74.8
1994 450 27.8 16.2 69.1
1995 483 30.0 16.1 80.1
1996 483 30.0 16.1 80.1
1997 463 29.4 15.7 83.2
1998 463 27.0 17.1 75.8
1999 440 27.0 16.3 88.4
2000 479 29.0 16.5 83.3
2001 510 27.0 18.9 87.5
2002 456 29.0 15.7 82.5
2003 456 29.0 15.7 82.5
2004 430 27.0 15.9 90.2
2005 431 26.0 16.6 89.8
2006 444 25.5 17.4 90.1
2007 410 25.5 16.1 69.5
2008 430 27.0 15.9 77
2009 408 29.0 14.1 72.8
2010 425 27.5 15.4 69.4
2011 408 27.0 15.1 65.4
2012 430 25.0 17.2 57.9
2013 433 25.0 17.3 94.2
2014 465 24.9 18.6 89.5
2015 419 26.0 16.1 88.8
2016 417 25.0 16.6 79.6
2017 425 24.0 17.7 90.4
2018 374 26.0 14.3 86.1
2019 316 26.0 12.1 97.5
2020 314 23.8 13.1 93.6
2021 314 23.9 13.1 98.4
2022 302 18.9 15.9 95.4
2023 301 19.9 15.1 96
2024 322 21.0 15.3 96.3

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 Fondren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 25.0 11.4 n/a
1989 305 n/a n/a n/a
1990 312 22.0 14.1 n/a
1991 348 22.0 15.8 n/a
1992 358 27.5 13.0 71.8
1993 400 27.0 14.8 74.8
1994 450 27.8 16.2 69.1
1995 483 30.0 16.1 80.1
1996 483 30.0 16.1 80.1
1997 463 29.4 15.7 83.2
1998 463 27.0 17.1 75.8
1999 440 27.0 16.3 88.4
2000 479 29.0 16.5 83.3
2001 510 27.0 18.9 87.5
2002 456 29.0 15.7 82.5
2003 456 29.0 15.7 82.5
2004 430 27.0 15.9 90.2
2005 431 26.0 16.6 89.8
2006 444 25.5 17.4 90.1
2007 410 25.5 16.1 69.5
2008 430 27.0 15.9 77
2009 408 29.0 14.1 72.8
2010 425 27.5 15.4 69.4
2011 408 27.0 15.1 65.4
2012 430 25.0 17.2 57.9
2013 433 25.0 17.3 94.2
2014 465 24.9 18.6 89.5
2015 419 26.0 16.1 88.8
2016 417 25.0 16.6 79.6
2017 425 24.0 17.7 90.4
2018 374 26.0 14.3 86.1
2019 316 26.0 12.1 97.5
2020 314 23.8 13.1 93.6
2021 314 23.9 13.1 98.4
2022 302 18.9 15.9 95.4
2023 301 19.9 15.1 96
2024 322 21.0 15.3 96.3

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 Fondren Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,960 (16.5%) $9,921 (83.5%) $11,881
2020 $1,745 (14.1%) $10,667 (85.9%) $12,412
2021 $978 (8.2%) $10,982 (91.8%) $11,960

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fondren Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3997th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2765th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Fondren Elementary)3152
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fondren Elementary)3143
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Fondren Elementary)5017
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fondren Elementary)3929
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Fondren Elementary)1538
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fondren Elementary)3335
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Fondren Elementary)2447
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fondren Elementary)4752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Fondren Elementary)3219
 13%
   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 Students316301
 4.7%
African American8753
 39.1%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic225242
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%96%
 1.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Fondren Elementary.

Fondren Elementary ranks 2840th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fondren Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Welch Middle
High : Madison High School

Students at Fondren Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 17% African American, 2% Asian, 1% White.


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