#3941 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#40302 of 50,301 nationally
About Black El
Black El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Aldine ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 488 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3941st of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 488.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Black El ranks 452nd of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 Black El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Black El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bussey El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
489 students · 822 m away
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students · 833 m away
Up Excellence Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
36 students · 1.1 km away
Marcella El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
530 students · 1.1 km away
Stovall Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 1.2 km away
Aldine H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,481 students · 1.4 km away
Stehlik El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
683 students · 2.3 km away
Blanson Cte H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students · 2.3 km away
Odom El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
322 students · 2.7 km away
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
141 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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488 students
Lexington El
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488 students
Carson El
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488 students
Parmer Lane El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
La Encantada El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Campestre El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Black El a good school?
Black El has a Success Index (US) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3941 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 Black El rank in Texas?
Black El ranks #3941 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #40302 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Black El?
Black El had 488 students in 2025.
Is Black El a elementary school or a high school?
Black El is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Black El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Black El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.