#1105 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#17866 of 50,301 nationally
About Herod El
Herod 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 682 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1105th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 682.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Herod El ranks 61st of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 Herod El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herod El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Braeburn El
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192 students · 1.6 km away
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700 students · 1.7 km away
Fondren Middle
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713 students · 1.8 km away
Elrod El
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742 students · 1.9 km away
Bellaire H S
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3,216 students · 2.0 km away
Parker El
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924 students · 2.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herod El a good school?
Herod El has a Success Index (US) of 60.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1105 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 Herod El rank in Texas?
Herod El ranks #1105 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #17866 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herod El?
Herod El had 682 students in 2025.
Is Herod El a elementary school or a high school?
Herod El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herod El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herod El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.