Atherton El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77020 · Houston ISD
#1990 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#26585 of 50,301 nationally
About Atherton El
Atherton El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1990th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Atherton El ranks 161st of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Atherton El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Atherton El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dogan El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 847 m away
Wheatley H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
537 students · 913 m away
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
933 students · 995 m away
Henderson N El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students · 1.2 km away
McReynolds Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students · 1.3 km away
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
251 students · 1.3 km away
Fleming Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students · 1.5 km away
Eliot El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 1.5 km away
Isaacs El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 1.7 km away
Pugh El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
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Sam Houston El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atherton El a good school?
Atherton El has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1990 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Atherton El rank in Texas?
Atherton El ranks #1990 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #26585 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Atherton El?
Atherton El had 450 students in 2025.
Is Atherton El a elementary school or a high school?
Atherton El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Atherton El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Atherton El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.