#3043 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#34123 of 50,301 nationally
About Pugh El
Pugh 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 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3043rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Pugh El ranks 289th 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%)97.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Pugh El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- 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 Pugh El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McReynolds Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students · 619 m away
Martinez R El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 1.1 km away
Wheatley H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
537 students · 1.3 km away
Henderson N El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students · 1.4 km away
Eliot El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 1.5 km away
Scroggins El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.7 km away
Atherton El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 1.9 km away
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
933 students · 2.3 km away
Port Houston El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 2.5 km away
Burnet El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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256 students
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Sunray El
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256 students
J P Starks El
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255 students
Houston El
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Edgewood Int
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pugh El a good school?
Pugh El has a Success Index (US) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3043 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 Pugh El rank in Texas?
Pugh El ranks #3043 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #34123 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pugh El?
Pugh El had 256 students in 2025.
Is Pugh El a elementary school or a high school?
Pugh El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pugh El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pugh El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.