West University El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77005 · Houston ISD
#108 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#2000 of 50,301 nationally
About West University El
West University 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 1,183 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 108th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,183.
There are 699 schools in Houston; West University El ranks 3rd of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
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 West University El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West University El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Twain El
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924 students · 1.9 km away
Kolter El
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Roberts El
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721 students · 2.3 km away
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Lamar H S
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Poe El
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Frequently asked questions
Is West University El a good school?
West University El has a Success Index (US) of 86.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #108 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 West University El rank in Texas?
West University El ranks #108 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #2000 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West University El?
West University El had 1,183 students in 2025.
Is West University El a elementary school or a high school?
West University El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West University El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West University El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.