#4518 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#46060 of 50,301 nationally
About Gross El
Gross 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 390 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4518th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 390.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Gross El ranks 630th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Gross El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gross El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Step Charter III
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
76 students · 472 m away
Welch Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 1.6 km away
Bell El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 2.1 km away
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,051 students · 2.1 km away
Valley West El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 2.7 km away
Milne El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 2.8 km away
Missouri City Middle
Missouri City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students · 2.9 km away
Foerster El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 2.9 km away
E A Jones El
Missouri City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students · 3.0 km away
Thurgood Marshall H S
Missouri City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,698 students · 3.1 km away
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Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Golden Acres El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gross El a good school?
Gross El has a Success Index (US) of 18.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4518 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 Gross El rank in Texas?
Gross El ranks #4518 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #46060 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gross El?
Gross El had 390 students in 2025.
Is Gross El a elementary school or a high school?
Gross El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gross El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gross El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.