Frost Elementary

Summary:

Frost Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 489 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Frost Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.53% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide and 44.66% in the Houston Independent School District. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective subgroups in Texas. Despite spending more per student ($10,374 in 2020-2021) than the state and district averages, Frost Elementary's academic outcomes have not improved.

The nearby schools, such as Mading Elementary, Reynolds Elementary, Law Elementary, and Woodson School, also struggle academically, with most of them ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. However, some schools, like Codwell Elementary and KIPP Zenith Academy (a charter school), perform slightly better than Frost Elementary on STAAR tests, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratio may be contributing to academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5002 Almeda Genoa Rd
       Houston, TX  77048-4725


(713) 732-3490

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4373rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,374 Help


Students who attend Frost Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Middle
High:    Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.8%
Hispanic:
34.1%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frost Elementary ranks worse than 93.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 157th 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 13.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.8%), Hispanic (34.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frost Elementary is 15.6, which is the 87th 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 Frost Elementary is $10,374, which is the 81st highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frost Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frost Elementary 4373rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Frost Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


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 Frost Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.13 1127th 3465 67.5%
2005 54.78 1788th 3475 48.5%
2006 43.60 2354th 3476 32.3%
2007 44.08 2484th 3724 33.3%
2008 33.69 2968th 3768 21.2%
2009 34.30 3016th 3884 22.3%
2010 0.18 3935th 3937 0.1%
2011 1.74 4080th 4095 0.4%
2012 60.33 1683rd 4206 60.0%
2013 53.86 2073rd 4221 50.9%
2014 44.96 2647th 4260 37.9%
2015 25.36 3555th 4320 17.7%
2016 44.67 2563rd 4286 40.2%
2017 37.48 2684th 4329 38.0%
2018 42.14 2415th 4359 44.6%
2019 28.57 3423rd 4479 23.6%
2021 9.76 4495th 4578 1.8%
2022 5.67 4542nd 4581 0.9%
2023 10.48 4452nd 4647 4.2%
2024 13.15 4373rd 4675 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 1105th 3226 65.7%
2019 41.45 2032nd 3333 39.0%
2021 14.88 3366th 3446 2.3%
2022 21.63 3117th 3487 10.6%
2023 26.83 2931st 3556 17.6%
2024 32.66 2623rd 3638 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.83 593rd 3558 83.3%
2019 37.99 2206th 3684 40.1%
2021 33.81 2495th 3799 34.3%
2022 19.32 3709th 3952 6.1%
2023 39.69 2333rd 4086 42.9%
2024 71.85 726th 4261 83.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 1479th 4264 65.3%
2019 42.79 2575th 4309 40.2%
2021 13.52 4329th 4451 2.7%
2022 8.74 4417th 4477 1.3%
2023 15.41 4274th 4521 5.5%
2024 30.55 3529th 4560 22.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.35 1820th 4306 57.7%
2019 39.22 2723rd 4348 37.4%
2021 11.17 4399th 4499 2.2%
2022 5.90 4528th 4561 0.7%
2023 11.11 4417th 4588 3.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.54 3072nd 3106 1.1%
2019 20.66 2910th 3184 8.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.42 1176th 4240 72.3%
2019 40.35 2651st 4295 38.3%
2021 16.34 4203rd 4331 3.0%
2022 9.89 4405th 4461 1.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.41 2880th 4319 33.3%
2019 23.01 3710th 4357 14.8%
2021 11.55 4373rd 4498 2.8%
2022 8.38 4462nd 4563 2.2%
2023 12.03 4349th 4585 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.27 797th 2483 67.9%
2019 47.19 1253rd 2515 50.2%
2021 26.20 2016th 2444 17.5%
2022 17.86 2258th 2421 6.7%
2023 19.52 2216th 2443 9.3%
2024 29.13 1901st 2421 21.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.92 1647th 4168 60.5%
2019 41.52 2529th 4188 39.6%
2021 7.68 4317th 4329 0.3%
2022 11.20 4262nd 4376 2.6%
2023 24.71 3693rd 4401 16.1%
2024 37.29 2936th 4431 33.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Frost Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 3 903 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1990 4 785 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1991 2 710 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1992 5 597 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1993 3 663 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1994 3 715 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1995 3 676 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1996 3 676 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1997 1 707 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1998 4 672 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 2 680 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2000 0 685 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 0 682 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2002 4 664 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 4 664 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 2 632 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2005 2 600 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2006 2 549 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 1 466 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 3 448 1 75 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2009 3 441 1 107 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2010 2 370 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 1 320 0 120 0 0 2 0 443
2012 5 391 0 181 2 0 4 0 583
2013 2 403 0 167 3 0 1 0 576
2014 5 417 0 169 2 1 3 0 597
2015 8 435 1 199 1 0 4 0 648
2016 3 428 1 220 2 0 3 0 657
2017 9 391 1 232 0 0 6 0 639
2018 10 411 1 227 0 0 7 0 656
2019 9 401 1 195 0 1 8 0 615
2020 2 427 0 170 1 0 10 0 610
2021 2 362 2 144 0 0 8 0 518
2022 3 367 2 155 0 0 4 0 531
2023 4 324 2 152 1 0 6 0 489
2024 8 290 2 160 1 0 8 0 469

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 Frost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 918 n/a n/a n/a
1990 796 50.0 15.9 n/a
1991 728 50.0 14.5 n/a
1992 625 39.4 15.8 90.7
1993 688 36.0 19.1 84.2
1994 745 39.5 18.9 83.4
1995 693 43.9 15.8 86.4
1996 693 43.9 15.8 86.4
1997 734 37.0 19.8 89.1
1998 706 36.0 19.6 83.3
1999 719 35.0 20.5 95
2000 714 37.0 19.3 92.7
2001 723 36.3 19.9 95.9
2002 729 39.9 18.3 94.9
2003 729 39.9 18.3 94.9
2004 719 39.9 18.0 96.9
2005 674 36.0 18.7 92.7
2006 619 35.0 17.7 97.6
2007 544 31.0 17.5 53.3
2008 527 29.0 18.2 54.6
2009 552 30.0 18.4 52.4
2010 467 29.0 16.1 46.3
2011 443 27.2 16.2 32.1
2012 583 29.0 20.1 34
2013 576 31.0 18.5 97.4
2014 597 31.0 19.2 99.5
2015 648 32.0 20.2 83.2
2016 657 29.0 22.6 97.4
2017 639 30.9 20.6 96.6
2018 656 32.0 20.5 98.2
2019 615 30.6 20.0 98.9
2020 610 30.4 20.0 96.2
2021 518 32.0 16.1 99
2022 531 28.0 18.9 98.5
2023 489 31.0 15.7 96.9
2024 469 30.0 15.6 96.4

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 Frost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 918 n/a n/a n/a
1990 796 50.0 15.9 n/a
1991 728 50.0 14.5 n/a
1992 625 39.4 15.8 90.7
1993 688 36.0 19.1 84.2
1994 745 39.5 18.9 83.4
1995 693 43.9 15.8 86.4
1996 693 43.9 15.8 86.4
1997 734 37.0 19.8 89.1
1998 706 36.0 19.6 83.3
1999 719 35.0 20.5 95
2000 714 37.0 19.3 92.7
2001 723 36.3 19.9 95.9
2002 729 39.9 18.3 94.9
2003 729 39.9 18.3 94.9
2004 719 39.9 18.0 96.9
2005 674 36.0 18.7 92.7
2006 619 35.0 17.7 97.6
2007 544 31.0 17.5 53.3
2008 527 29.0 18.2 54.6
2009 552 30.0 18.4 52.4
2010 467 29.0 16.1 46.3
2011 443 27.2 16.2 32.1
2012 583 29.0 20.1 34
2013 576 31.0 18.5 97.4
2014 597 31.0 19.2 99.5
2015 648 32.0 20.2 83.2
2016 657 29.0 22.6 97.4
2017 639 30.9 20.6 96.6
2018 656 32.0 20.5 98.2
2019 615 30.6 20.0 98.9
2020 610 30.4 20.0 96.2
2021 518 32.0 16.1 99
2022 531 28.0 18.9 98.5
2023 489 31.0 15.7 96.9
2024 469 30.0 15.6 96.4

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 Frost Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,547 (19.0%) $6,591 (81.0%) $8,138
2020 $1,846 (21.1%) $6,903 (78.9%) $8,749
2021 $1,284 (12.4%) $9,090 (87.6%) $10,374

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frost Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3423rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4452nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Frost Elementary)3122
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frost Elementary)465
 41%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Frost Elementary)3611
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frost Elementary)3535
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Frost Elementary)3227
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frost Elementary)3031
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Frost Elementary)305
 25%
   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 Students615489
 20.5%
African American401324
 19.2%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic195152
 22.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White94
 55.6%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%96.9%
 1.9%


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Students who attend Frost Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Middle
High : Sterling High School

Frost Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Frost Elementary.

Students at Frost Elementary are 62% African American, 34% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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