Cummings El
#3725 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#38860 of 50,301 nationally
About Cummings El
Cummings El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Alief ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 513 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3725th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 513.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Cummings El ranks 401st of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 Cummings El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cummings El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
650 students · 739 m away
Klentzman Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
833 students · 1.0 km away
Meadows El
Meadows Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 1.5 km away
Step Charter El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students · 1.6 km away
Boone El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
511 students · 1.6 km away
Olle Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,025 students · 1.8 km away
Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy
Meadows Place · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
190 students · 1.8 km away
Kennedy El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
510 students · 1.8 km away
Holub Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
686 students · 2.0 km away
Kipp Academy Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
508 students · 2.0 km away
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Henry B Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy
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Mission West El
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J W Monday El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cummings El a good school?
Cummings El has a Success Index (US) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3725 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 Cummings El rank in Texas?
Cummings El ranks #3725 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #38860 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cummings El?
Cummings El had 513 students in 2025.
Is Cummings El a elementary school or a high school?
Cummings El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cummings El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cummings El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.