Metcalf El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77084 · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
#3155 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#34894 of 50,301 nationally
About Metcalf El
Metcalf El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 855 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3155th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 855.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Metcalf El ranks 308th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Metcalf El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Metcalf El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kahla Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,126 students · 812 m away
Tipps El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
980 students · 1.1 km away
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
858 students · 1.3 km away
Lieder El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 1.8 km away
Wilson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students · 1.8 km away
Watkins Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,283 students · 2.1 km away
Langham Creek H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,011 students · 2.2 km away
Holmsley El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students · 2.7 km away
Harmony School of Achievement - Houston
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
694 students · 2.9 km away
Copeland El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
951 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metcalf El a good school?
Metcalf El has a Success Index (US) of 35.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3155 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 Metcalf El rank in Texas?
Metcalf El ranks #3155 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #34894 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Metcalf El?
Metcalf El had 855 students in 2025.
Is Metcalf El a elementary school or a high school?
Metcalf El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Metcalf El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Metcalf El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.