#4192 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#42362 of 50,301 nationally
About Kelso El
Kelso 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 364 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4192nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 364.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Kelso El ranks 525th 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%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 Kelso El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- 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 Kelso El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Yes Prep - Southside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
860 students · 748 m away
Southside El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 748 m away
Jones Futures Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students · 1.1 km away
Hartsfield El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.6 km away
Alcott El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
202 students · 1.7 km away
Kipp Peace El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students · 2.1 km away
Bastian El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students · 2.1 km away
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
405 students · 2.2 km away
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
558 students · 2.3 km away
Brookline El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Fannin El
Bryan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
Perez El
Kingsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
364 students
Tulia El
Tulia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Gene Howe El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
363 students
Rosita Valley Literacy Academy
Eagle Pass · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelso El a good school?
Kelso El has a Success Index (US) of 23.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4192 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 Kelso El rank in Texas?
Kelso El ranks #4192 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #42362 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kelso El?
Kelso El had 364 students in 2025.
Is Kelso El a elementary school or a high school?
Kelso El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kelso El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelso El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.