Ketelsen El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77009 · Houston ISD
#2052 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#27094 of 50,301 nationally
About Ketelsen El
Ketelsen 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 382 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2052nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 382.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Ketelsen El ranks 167th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Ketelsen El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ketelsen El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northside H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,058 students · 452 m away
Marshall Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students · 497 m away
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy
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69 students · 553 m away
Sherman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 919 m away
Martinez C El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 1.1 km away
Travis El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
762 students · 1.5 km away
Looscan El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students · 1.7 km away
Crockett El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 1.9 km away
Browning El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 2.4 km away
Bruce El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ketelsen El a good school?
Ketelsen El has a Success Index (US) of 47.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2052 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 Ketelsen El rank in Texas?
Ketelsen El ranks #2052 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #27094 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ketelsen El?
Ketelsen El had 382 students in 2025.
Is Ketelsen El a elementary school or a high school?
Ketelsen El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ketelsen El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ketelsen El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.