Sutton Elementary

Summary:

Sutton Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,049 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutton Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (74.83%) compared to the district (46-49%) and state (52-54%) averages, and its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (35.42%) was significantly below the district (44.66%) and state (48.85%) averages. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, White, and Gifted and Talented students, are very low, often in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools, suggesting these students may not be receiving the support they need.

Sutton Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the same district, such as Mistral Center for Early Childhood and Energized for Excellence Academy Elementary, as well as the charter schools in the area, like KIPP Connect Houston Pri and Etoile Academy Charter School. The extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Sutton Elementary, over 95%, coupled with the school's lower academic performance, suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7402 Albacore Dr
       Houston, TX  77074-6512


(713) 778-3400

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3200th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,465 Help


Students who attend Sutton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Long Academy
    Sharpstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  921

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.9%
African American:
7.6%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sutton Elementary ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 105th 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 33.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.9%), African American (7.6%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutton 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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutton Elementary is $10,465, which is the 73rd highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sutton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutton Elementary 3200th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sutton 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 Sutton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.32 1570th 3465 54.7%
2005 59.54 1548th 3475 55.5%
2006 47.35 2173rd 3476 37.5%
2007 58.46 1763rd 3724 52.7%
2008 42.14 2569th 3768 31.8%
2009 68.70 1179th 3884 69.6%
2010 51.19 2275th 3937 42.2%
2011 60.34 1788th 4095 56.3%
2012 67.82 1266th 4206 69.9%
2013 63.12 1548th 4221 63.3%
2014 71.02 1173rd 4260 72.5%
2015 43.07 2695th 4320 37.6%
2016 54.81 2064th 4286 51.8%
2017 64.54 1270th 4329 70.7%
2018 55.67 1701st 4359 61.0%
2019 47.11 2211th 4479 50.6%
2021 28.84 3242nd 4578 29.2%
2022 37.39 2907th 4581 36.5%
2023 26.61 3591st 4647 22.7%
2024 33.75 3200th 4675 31.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 1196th 3226 62.9%
2019 45.25 1826th 3333 45.2%
2021 35.30 2339th 3446 32.1%
2022 42.18 2107th 3487 39.6%
2023 37.16 2409th 3556 32.3%
2024 44.55 1931st 3638 46.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.42 2890th 3558 18.8%
2019 42.50 1904th 3684 48.3%
2021 27.48 3009th 3799 20.8%
2022 21.71 3585th 3952 9.3%
2023 32.45 2945th 4086 27.9%
2024 89.56 181st 4261 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.89 671st 4264 84.3%
2019 62.45 1201st 4309 72.1%
2021 39.97 2740th 4451 38.4%
2022 51.83 2030th 4477 54.7%
2023 35.33 3200th 4521 29.2%
2024 52.02 2055th 4560 54.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.99 1383rd 4306 67.9%
2019 47.36 2204th 4348 49.3%
2021 23.56 3638th 4499 19.1%
2022 40.91 2718th 4561 40.4%
2023 29.65 3428th 4588 25.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.81 2299th 3106 26.0%
2019 29.32 2705th 3184 15.0%
2021 23.48 2512th 3006 16.4%
2022 35.04 2359th 2958 20.3%
2023 28.70 2568th 2980 13.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 889th 4240 79.0%
2019 60.28 1313th 4295 69.4%
2021 40.01 2566th 4331 40.8%
2022 57.05 1604th 4461 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.73 2168th 4319 49.8%
2019 47.83 2136th 4357 51.0%
2021 36.21 2789th 4498 38.0%
2022 35.00 3070th 4563 32.7%
2023 25.71 3689th 4585 19.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.41 924th 1005 8.1%
2019 7.33 968th 1009 4.1%
2021 2.00 959th 967 0.8%
2022 6.97 929th 957 2.9%
2023 1.02 1004th 1015 1.1%
2024 1.87 1018th 1035 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 969th 2483 61.0%
2019 43.15 1417th 2515 43.7%
2021 37.03 1538th 2444 37.1%
2022 31.50 1817th 2421 24.9%
2023 47.26 1162nd 2443 52.4%
2024 59.91 782nd 2421 67.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.42 834th 4168 80.0%
2019 59.35 1425th 4188 66.0%
2021 41.14 2516th 4329 41.9%
2022 50.22 2077th 4376 52.5%
2023 37.45 2928th 4401 33.5%
2024 46.48 2334th 4431 47.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sutton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.02 2964th 3127 5.2%
2019 37.65 2136th 3142 32.0%
2021 16.73 2805th 3082 9.0%
2022 13.20 2925th 3082 5.1%
2023 14.51 2908th 3106 6.4%
2024 36.50 2127th 3078 30.9%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Open Quote Excellent school especially the principal personally involve in all activities.

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Enrollment information for Sutton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 187 162 585 n/a n/a n/a 0 1200
1989 258 153 157 603 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
1990 242 169 151 636 1 n/a n/a 0 1199
1991 212 136 161 687 4 n/a n/a 0 1200
1992 202 114 172 698 3 n/a n/a 0 1189
1993 189 139 131 772 2 n/a n/a 0 1233
1994 165 138 163 819 0 n/a n/a 0 1285
1995 121 114 122 951 1 n/a n/a 0 1309
1996 121 114 122 951 1 n/a n/a 0 1309
1997 109 132 127 1023 2 n/a n/a 0 1393
1998 97 144 164 1028 1 n/a n/a 0 1434
1999 104 117 172 923 1 n/a n/a 0 1317
2000 84 110 186 971 0 n/a n/a 0 1351
2001 95 110 174 962 0 n/a n/a 0 1341
2002 92 72 169 761 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
2003 92 72 169 761 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
2004 83 74 148 778 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
2005 51 70 152 770 0 n/a n/a 0 1043
2006 38 76 148 768 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
2007 31 55 110 810 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2008 31 56 102 859 1 n/a n/a 0 1049
2009 26 45 99 883 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2010 53 51 106 922 1 n/a n/a 0 1133
2011 65 53 133 870 1 1 3 0 1126
2012 58 69 112 814 0 2 3 0 1058
2013 42 79 116 788 0 2 1 0 1028
2014 51 77 110 817 1 0 1 0 1057
2015 66 81 126 851 1 0 2 0 1127
2016 57 82 120 863 2 0 4 0 1128
2017 68 97 112 863 2 0 1 0 1143
2018 71 88 116 825 3 0 0 0 1103
2019 72 92 152 806 3 0 1 0 1126
2020 86 79 146 837 2 0 4 0 1154
2021 67 77 115 754 3 0 10 0 1026
2022 56 92 116 742 3 0 9 0 1018
2023 63 80 107 785 3 0 11 0 1049
2024 46 70 69 717 2 0 17 0 921

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 Sutton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1200 65.0 18.4 n/a
1989 1171 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1199 59.0 20.3 n/a
1991 1200 58.9 20.3 n/a
1992 1189 63.0 18.8 62.1
1993 1233 64.0 19.3 49.6
1994 1285 70.0 18.4 70.7
1995 1309 66.5 19.7 82.4
1996 1309 66.5 19.7 82.4
1997 1393 71.8 19.4 71.6
1998 1434 70.0 20.5 81
1999 1317 72.5 18.2 87.5
2000 1351 74.0 18.3 86.2
2001 1341 61.0 22.0 88.3
2002 1094 68.0 16.1 86.2
2003 1094 68.0 16.1 86.2
2004 1083 64.0 16.9 87.4
2005 1043 61.0 17.1 87
2006 1030 59.3 17.4 90.1
2007 1007 59.2 17.0 75.1
2008 1049 60.0 17.5 77.3
2009 1053 61.0 17.3 77.4
2010 1133 61.9 18.3 74.2
2011 1126 63.9 17.6 61.6
2012 1058 59.3 17.8 54.4
2013 1028 61.8 16.6 90
2014 1057 57.8 18.2 91.4
2015 1127 57.0 19.7 83.3
2016 1128 65.0 17.3 88.3
2017 1143 63.7 17.9 86.7
2018 1103 65.0 16.9 91.1
2019 1126 62.0 18.1 90.8
2020 1154 61.0 18.9 93.3
2021 1026 61.0 16.8 93.3
2022 1018 57.6 17.6 94.8
2023 1049 58.0 18.0 95.1
2024 921 60.0 15.3 97

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 Sutton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1200 65.0 18.4 n/a
1989 1171 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1199 59.0 20.3 n/a
1991 1200 58.9 20.3 n/a
1992 1189 63.0 18.8 62.1
1993 1233 64.0 19.3 49.6
1994 1285 70.0 18.4 70.7
1995 1309 66.5 19.7 82.4
1996 1309 66.5 19.7 82.4
1997 1393 71.8 19.4 71.6
1998 1434 70.0 20.5 81
1999 1317 72.5 18.2 87.5
2000 1351 74.0 18.3 86.2
2001 1341 61.0 22.0 88.3
2002 1094 68.0 16.1 86.2
2003 1094 68.0 16.1 86.2
2004 1083 64.0 16.9 87.4
2005 1043 61.0 17.1 87
2006 1030 59.3 17.4 90.1
2007 1007 59.2 17.0 75.1
2008 1049 60.0 17.5 77.3
2009 1053 61.0 17.3 77.4
2010 1133 61.9 18.3 74.2
2011 1126 63.9 17.6 61.6
2012 1058 59.3 17.8 54.4
2013 1028 61.8 16.6 90
2014 1057 57.8 18.2 91.4
2015 1127 57.0 19.7 83.3
2016 1128 65.0 17.3 88.3
2017 1143 63.7 17.9 86.7
2018 1103 65.0 16.9 91.1
2019 1126 62.0 18.1 90.8
2020 1154 61.0 18.9 93.3
2021 1026 61.0 16.8 93.3
2022 1018 57.6 17.6 94.8
2023 1049 58.0 18.0 95.1
2024 921 60.0 15.3 97

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 Sutton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,540 (17.8%) $7,132 (82.2%) $8,672
2020 $1,320 (13.8%) $8,215 (86.2%) $9,535
2021 $1,129 (10.8%) $9,337 (89.2%) $10,465

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2211th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3591st of 4647 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary)3943
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sutton Elementary)4722
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary)4720
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sutton Elementary)3219
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary)3221
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Elementary)5737
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary)2622
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Elementary)4927
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary)4741
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Elementary)6745
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sutton Elementary)3616
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Sutton Elementary)4711
 36%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4125
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Elementary)4022
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))1927
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11261049
 6.8%
African American9280
 13%
American Indian33
Asian152107
 29.6%
Hispanic806785
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White7263
 12.5%
Two or More Races111
 1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%95.1%
 4.4%


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Students who attend Sutton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Long Academy
High : Sharpstown High School

Students at Sutton Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Asian, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 921 students attended Sutton Elementary.

Sutton Elementary ranks 3200th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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