Red Elementary

Summary:

Red Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 607 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Red Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (61.45%) and African American (20.76%) students compared to district and state averages. The school has consistently outperformed HISD and Texas in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, with 59.77% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 51.32% for HISD and 53.96% for Texas. Red Elementary's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 480 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools for African American students in STAAR Reading and 382 out of 3,106 schools for White students. However, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students has been relatively low, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Despite having a high percentage of students (73.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Red Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, outperforming nearby schools like Parker Elementary and Longfellow Elementary in academic assessments. However, the school lags behind high-performing schools like Horn Elementary and Twain Elementary. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may present unique challenges, and the school's relatively low ranking for Gifted and Talented students suggests a need to evaluate and potentially enhance programming for this population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4520 Tonawanda Dr
       Houston, TX  77035-3716


(713) 726-3638

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1403rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,741 Help


Students who attend Red Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meyerland Middle
High:    Westbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.1%
African American:
22.2%
White:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Elementary ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th 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 64.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.1%), African American (22.2%), White (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Elementary is 15.4, which is the 84th 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 Red Elementary is $9,741. 129 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Elementary 1403rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Red Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Red Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.05 2675th 3465 22.8%
2005 41.28 2419th 3475 30.4%
2006 62.80 1379th 3476 60.3%
2007 54.28 1998th 3724 46.3%
2008 68.10 1173rd 3768 68.9%
2009 61.46 1627th 3884 58.1%
2010 55.91 2020th 3937 48.7%
2011 45.22 2679th 4095 34.6%
2012 70.90 1090th 4206 74.1%
2013 64.06 1495th 4221 64.6%
2014 82.91 574th 4260 86.5%
2015 85.90 413th 4320 90.4%
2016 69.17 1318th 4286 69.2%
2017 69.26 1075th 4329 75.2%
2018 78.32 734th 4359 83.2%
2019 67.63 1169th 4479 73.9%
2021 51.32 1966th 4578 57.1%
2022 69.90 1154th 4581 74.8%
2023 67.44 1271st 4647 72.6%
2024 64.02 1403rd 4675 70.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.07 1286th 3226 60.1%
2019 22.02 3013th 3333 9.6%
2021 56.01 1177th 3446 65.8%
2022 61.08 1043rd 3487 70.1%
2023 48.78 1743rd 3556 51.0%
2024 56.94 1311th 3638 64.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.69 3076th 3558 13.5%
2019 40.08 2052nd 3684 44.3%
2021 59.99 933rd 3799 75.4%
2022 54.39 1320th 3952 66.6%
2023 57.10 1237th 4086 69.7%
2024 88.32 224th 4261 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.92 244th 4264 94.3%
2019 74.85 595th 4309 86.2%
2021 54.31 1733rd 4451 61.1%
2022 70.37 880th 4477 80.3%
2023 68.68 986th 4521 78.2%
2024 69.72 938th 4560 79.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.94 1041st 4306 75.8%
2019 58.46 1581st 4348 63.6%
2021 59.39 1533rd 4499 65.9%
2022 68.45 1151st 4561 74.8%
2023 63.18 1397th 4588 69.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.64 2752nd 3106 11.4%
2019 18.30 2955th 3184 7.2%
2021 22.54 2537th 3006 15.6%
2022 32.43 2432nd 2958 17.8%
2023 53.89 1752nd 2980 41.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.59 493rd 4240 88.4%
2019 34.63 3076th 4295 28.4%
2021 56.03 1428th 4331 67.0%
2022 64.75 1137th 4461 74.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.59 604th 4319 86.0%
2019 70.65 981st 4357 77.5%
2021 44.05 2319th 4498 48.4%
2022 68.41 1186th 4563 74.0%
2023 69.98 1123rd 4585 75.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 219th 2483 91.2%
2019 74.07 394th 2515 84.3%
2021 39.87 1421st 2444 41.9%
2022 58.29 829th 2421 65.8%
2023 70.61 480th 2443 80.4%
2024 79.37 275th 2421 88.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.57 409th 4168 90.2%
2019 64.35 1145th 4188 72.7%
2021 58.16 1449th 4329 66.5%
2022 68.19 1012th 4376 76.9%
2023 69.08 983rd 4401 77.7%
2024 68.34 1035th 4431 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Red Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.49 389th 3127 87.6%
2019 78.51 467th 3142 85.1%
2021 65.41 892nd 3082 71.1%
2022 87.44 169th 3082 94.5%
2023 81.18 382nd 3106 87.7%
2024 80.71 368th 3078 88.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Red Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 207 335 25 53 n/a n/a n/a 0 620
1989 192 301 31 65 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 214 283 35 56 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1991 189 272 42 80 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 213 240 38 83 3 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 229 232 32 87 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 248 255 38 100 2 n/a n/a 0 643
1995 221 267 35 137 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1996 221 267 35 137 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1997 228 267 41 134 1 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 207 270 41 136 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1999 176 270 41 156 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 158 249 28 172 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2001 153 248 33 156 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 125 208 42 195 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2003 125 208 42 195 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2004 107 179 39 216 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 107 166 35 216 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 88 116 30 183 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 72 158 33 216 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2008 73 170 31 250 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2009 71 154 29 285 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 68 162 25 309 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2011 56 168 19 342 2 2 12 0 601
2012 55 158 25 344 0 0 6 0 588
2013 62 167 20 344 0 0 4 0 597
2014 68 177 25 366 0 0 9 0 645
2015 76 177 30 377 0 0 6 0 666
2016 105 170 31 389 0 0 7 0 702
2017 93 161 29 374 3 0 8 0 668
2018 95 164 25 357 0 0 9 0 650
2019 100 101 21 369 0 0 10 0 601
2020 99 116 18 398 2 0 7 0 640
2021 90 107 21 377 1 0 14 0 610
2022 84 102 24 363 1 0 16 0 590
2023 71 126 24 373 2 0 11 0 607
2024 63 130 24 352 1 0 16 0 586

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 Red Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 34.0 18.2 n/a
1989 589 n/a n/a n/a
1990 588 34.0 17.2 n/a
1991 583 34.0 17.1 n/a
1992 577 35.2 16.3 31.5
1993 582 35.0 16.6 39.5
1994 643 36.5 17.6 32.5
1995 661 39.9 16.6 44
1996 661 39.9 16.6 44
1997 671 39.9 16.8 41.6
1998 656 38.9 16.9 42.2
1999 643 39.0 16.5 54.6
2000 607 38.0 16.0 50.2
2001 590 35.9 16.4 53.1
2002 570 37.0 15.4 57
2003 570 37.0 15.4 57
2004 541 35.6 15.2 61.6
2005 524 33.8 15.5 62.2
2006 417 29.8 14.0 63.5
2007 479 32.5 14.7 52.4
2008 524 33.5 15.6 56.3
2009 539 34.0 15.9 58.6
2010 567 34.5 16.4 57
2011 601 34.9 17.1 49.4
2012 588 37.8 15.5 45.1
2013 597 38.0 15.7 69.2
2014 645 37.0 17.4 69.8
2015 666 40.0 16.6 67.6
2016 702 42.0 16.7 60
2017 668 40.3 16.5 54.9
2018 650 38.2 16.9 60.5
2019 601 34.5 17.4 69.6
2020 640 36.0 17.7 68
2021 610 37.0 16.4 69.7
2022 590 32.2 18.3 70.8
2023 607 38.0 15.9 73.8
2024 586 38.0 15.4 72.7

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 Red Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 34.0 18.2 n/a
1989 589 n/a n/a n/a
1990 588 34.0 17.2 n/a
1991 583 34.0 17.1 n/a
1992 577 35.2 16.3 31.5
1993 582 35.0 16.6 39.5
1994 643 36.5 17.6 32.5
1995 661 39.9 16.6 44
1996 661 39.9 16.6 44
1997 671 39.9 16.8 41.6
1998 656 38.9 16.9 42.2
1999 643 39.0 16.5 54.6
2000 607 38.0 16.0 50.2
2001 590 35.9 16.4 53.1
2002 570 37.0 15.4 57
2003 570 37.0 15.4 57
2004 541 35.6 15.2 61.6
2005 524 33.8 15.5 62.2
2006 417 29.8 14.0 63.5
2007 479 32.5 14.7 52.4
2008 524 33.5 15.6 56.3
2009 539 34.0 15.9 58.6
2010 567 34.5 16.4 57
2011 601 34.9 17.1 49.4
2012 588 37.8 15.5 45.1
2013 597 38.0 15.7 69.2
2014 645 37.0 17.4 69.8
2015 666 40.0 16.6 67.6
2016 702 42.0 16.7 60
2017 668 40.3 16.5 54.9
2018 650 38.2 16.9 60.5
2019 601 34.5 17.4 69.6
2020 640 36.0 17.7 68
2021 610 37.0 16.4 69.7
2022 590 32.2 18.3 70.8
2023 607 38.0 15.9 73.8
2024 586 38.0 15.4 72.7

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 Red Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,310 (15.0%) $7,410 (85.0%) $8,720
2020 $1,384 (14.7%) $8,015 (85.3%) $9,399
2021 $939 (9.6%) $8,802 (90.4%) $9,741

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1169th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1271st of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Red Elementary)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Elementary)4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Red Elementary)5356
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Red Elementary)4256
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Red Elementary)7269
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Red Elementary)7766
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Red Elementary)4756
 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 Students601607
 1%
African American101126
 24.8%
American Indian02
Asian2124
 14.3%
Hispanic369373
 1.1%
Pacific Islander00
White10071
 29%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%73.8%
 4.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Red Elementary.

Students who attend Red Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meyerland Middle
High : Westbury High School

Red Elementary ranks 1403rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Red Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 22% African American, 11% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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