Hicks El
#3458 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#36909 of 50,301 nationally
About Hicks El
Hicks 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 645 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3458th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 645.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Hicks El ranks 352nd 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%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
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 Hicks El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- 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 Hicks El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kerr H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students · 897 m away
Taylor H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,838 students · 1.0 km away
Liestman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
514 students · 1.3 km away
Killough Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students · 1.4 km away
Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land
Sugar Land · Charter high · Grades 9–12
912 students · 1.7 km away
Kipp Unity Pri
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
1,050 students · 1.8 km away
Townewest El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 1.8 km away
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center
Houston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
388 students · 1.8 km away
Alexander El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
609 students · 1.9 km away
Hearne El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
675 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Rustic Oak El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
645 students
Sarah S King El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
West El
West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Hill El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
646 students
Ed H White El
El Lago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
644 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hicks El a good school?
Hicks El has a Success Index (US) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3458 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 Hicks El rank in Texas?
Hicks El ranks #3458 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #36909 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hicks El?
Hicks El had 645 students in 2025.
Is Hicks El a elementary school or a high school?
Hicks El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hicks El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hicks El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.