Oak Forest El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77018 · Houston ISD
#263 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#4321 of 50,301 nationally
About Oak Forest El
Oak Forest 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 950 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 263rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 950.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Oak Forest El ranks 13th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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 Oak Forest El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Oak Forest El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Black Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students · 356 m away
Stevens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 943 m away
Waltrip H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,615 students · 1.1 km away
Durham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 2.1 km away
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
151 students · 2.2 km away
Garden Oaks Montessori
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students · 2.2 km away
Kipp Nexus Pri
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
739 students · 2.3 km away
Kipp Nexus Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
432 students · 2.3 km away
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students · 2.7 km away
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students · 2.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oak Forest El a good school?
Oak Forest El has a Success Index (US) of 81.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #263 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 Oak Forest El rank in Texas?
Oak Forest El ranks #263 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #4321 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Oak Forest El?
Oak Forest El had 950 students in 2025.
Is Oak Forest El a elementary school or a high school?
Oak Forest El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Oak Forest El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oak Forest El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.