Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Place Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Park Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Park Place Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Park Place Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Place Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#3770 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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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Park Place Elementary School is ranked #3770 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Park Place Elementary School often compared to?
Park Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Elementary School, De Zavala Elementary School, Rucker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Park Place Elementary School?
735 students attend Park Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Park Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Place Elementary School?
Park Place Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Place Elementary School offer ?
Park Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Park Place Elementary School part of?
Park Place Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Place Elementary School located?
Park Place Elementary School is located in the Park Place neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Park Place.
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