Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nitsch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Nitsch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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Nitsch Elementary School's student population of 663 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Nitsch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nitsch Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1489 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Nitsch Elementary School is ranked #1489 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nitsch Elementary School?
663 students attend Nitsch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Nitsch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nitsch Elementary School?
Nitsch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nitsch Elementary School offer ?
Nitsch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nitsch Elementary School part of?
Nitsch Elementary School is part of Klein Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Nitsch Elementary School located?
Nitsch Elementary School is located in the Inwood North neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Inwood North.
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