Houston Classical

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Houston Classical ranks 1055 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Houston Classical is a public charter elementary school serving 185 students in grades PK-4 in Houston, Texas. The school is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 142 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houston Classical has a diverse student population, with 49.73% African American, 35.68% Hispanic, 7.03% Asian, and 4.86% White students. The school outperforms the state and nearby public schools, such as Hearne Elementary and KIPP Unity Pri, in academic proficiency. In 2023-2024, 68.18% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to 50.66% statewide, and 77.27% were proficient or better in STAAR/Mathematics, compared to 44.67% statewide.

Despite having a high percentage of students (70.27%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Houston Classical spends significantly more per student ($23,244) than the nearby public schools (e.g., Hearne Elementary at $12,409 per student). This higher spending may contribute to the school's smaller student-teacher ratio of 16.3, compared to 12.7 at Hearne Elementary, and its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

6403 Addicks Clodine Rd
Houston, TX 77083

(713) 748-9626

District: Houston Classical Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1055^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,244

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.8%

Hispanic:

34.0%

Asian:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houston Classical ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.8%), Hispanic (34%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Classical is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Houston Classical employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Classical is $23,244.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houston Classical:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Classical 1055^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Houston Classical in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Houston Classical Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Classical Charter School 142^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Houston Classical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.77	1055^th	4675	77.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Houston Classical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.32	689^th	3638	81.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston Classical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.32	121^st	4560	97.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Houston Classical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.48	248^th	2421	89.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houston Classical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.91	352^nd	4431	92.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Houston Classical

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	2	20	0	29	0	0	4	55
2022	8	65	7	46	0	0	5	131
2023	9	92	13	66	0	1	4	185
2024	17	142	19	97	2	1	7	285

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 Houston Classical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	55	3.0	18.3	50.9
2022	131	9.7	13.4	72.5
2023	185	11.2	16.3	70.3
2024	285	23.8	11.9	64.6

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 Houston Classical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	55	3.0	18.3	50.9
2022	131	9.7	13.4	72.5
2023	185	11.2	16.3	70.3
2024	285	23.8	11.9	64.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Classical

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$9,300 (40.0%)	$13,944 (60.0%)	$23,244

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Houston Classical

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houston Classical	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	6403 Addicks Clodine Rd	Houston	77083	Harris County	Houston Classical Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 748-9626	285	24	11.9	64.6%	17 (6.0%)	142 (49.8%)	97 (34.0%)	19 (6.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	71.8	1055^th of 4675 public elementary schools	77.4%					(n/a)								48.1	68.2		50.0	77.3			$23,244	$9,300	$13,944
Petrosky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	6703 Winkleman	Houston	77083	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8366	539	48	11.1	85.9%	35 (6.5%)	169 (31.4%)	248 (46.0%)	80 (14.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	56	1802^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	61.5%		47.9	2301^st of 4647 public elementary schools	50.5%	499								45.8	59.8		38.3	44.3			$11,909	$1,989	$9,920
Iltexas Westpark Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	15300 Bellaire Blvd	Houston	77083	Harris County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(346) 203-4126	783	55	14.1	89.8%	9 (1.1%)	396 (50.6%)	344 (43.9%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.1%)	51.8	2041^st of 4675 public elementary schools	56.3%		42.6	2622^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	43.6%	581		33.3	40.0		20.0	20.0	0.0	65.9	48.0	49.2	53.4	34.1	43.3	12.6	$7,025	$877	$6,149
Holmquist Elementary	Public	K-4	15040 Westpark Dr	Houston	77082	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 988-3024	764	58	13.1	90.2%	28 (3.7%)	366 (47.9%)	315 (41.2%)	49 (6.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40.8	2767^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.8%		43.9	2542^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	45.3%	225	22.5	31.6		7.4	0.0			43.9	42.3		38.5	33.3			$11,718	$2,177	$9,540
Rees Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	16305 Kensley	Houston	77082	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 531-1444	555	53	10.5	83.6%	26 (4.7%)	93 (16.8%)	400 (72.1%)	35 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52.5	1999^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.2%		55.8	1836^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.5%	163	43.5	48.2						59.7	53.6		42.5	30.5			$13,595	$2,291	$11,304
Hearne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	13939 Rio Bonito	Houston	77083	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8333	692	58	11.9	91.3%	24 (3.5%)	170 (24.6%)	437 (63.2%)	58 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22.3	3907^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.4%		25.7	3649^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.5%	258	18.6	23.4						33.9	31.3		27.2	25.8			$12,409	$2,244	$10,165
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center	Public	PK	14061 Bellaire Blvd	Houston	77083	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 988-3515	457	27	16.7	91.7%	23 (5.0%)	180 (39.4%)	218 (47.7%)	31 (6.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
KIPP Unity Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	8500 Hwy 6 S	Houston	77083	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0572	1,022	44	23.3	92.7%	14 (1.4%)	600 (58.7%)	329 (32.2%)	61 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.5%)	67.7	1211^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.1%		78.4	832^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	82.1%	379								53.1	68.9	69.5	32.7	63.0	50.0	27.1	$8,599	$1,017	$7,582
Mission West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7325 Clodine Rd	Houston	77083	Harris County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-4320	560	46	12.1	83.0%	16 (2.9%)	99 (17.7%)	378 (67.5%)	51 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	61.3	1522^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	67.4%		53.9	1957^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.9%	435	60.0	14.3	33.3		0.0	16.7	0.0	62.1	63.5	64.6	40.3	41.9	50.0	18.3	$13,560	$1,585	$11,975
Mission Bend Glen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16003 Mission Glen	Houston	77083	Harris County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 634-4280	510	40	12.6	80.4%	16 (3.1%)	150 (29.4%)	287 (56.3%)	42 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	21.7	3946^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.6%					(n/a)								35.9	30.3	44.4	26.3	20.9	30.1	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Classical

What is the racial makeup of Houston Classical?

Students at Houston Classical are 50% African American, 34% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Houston Classical in?

Houston Classical Charter School

How many students attend Houston Classical?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Houston Classical.

Is Houston Classical a good school?

Houston Classical ranks 1055^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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