Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alexander Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Alexander Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Alexander Elementary School's student population of 676 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Alexander Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6593 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Alexander Elementary School is ranked #6593 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
676 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Alexander Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
Alexander Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alexander Elementary School located?
Alexander Elementary School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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