Petersen El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77045 · Houston ISD
#3879 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#39760 of 50,301 nationally
About Petersen El
Petersen 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 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3879th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Petersen El ranks 436th 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%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Petersen El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- 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 Petersen El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
King Early Childhood Ctr
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299 students · 1.1 km away
Montgomery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students · 1.2 km away
Madison H S
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1,588 students · 1.6 km away
Almeda El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
707 students · 2.0 km away
Yes Prep - Southwest
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1,060 students · 2.2 km away
Hobby El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 2.3 km away
Lawson Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,069 students · 2.7 km away
Grissom El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.9 km away
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
682 students · 3.0 km away
Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
447 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Petersen El a good school?
Petersen El has a Success Index (US) of 28.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3879 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 Petersen El rank in Texas?
Petersen El ranks #3879 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #39760 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Petersen El?
Petersen El had 357 students in 2025.
Is Petersen El a elementary school or a high school?
Petersen El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Petersen El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Petersen El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.