Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parker 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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Parker Elementary School's student population of 858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
Parker 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 Parker Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#970 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Parker Elementary School is ranked #970 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kolter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
858 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Parker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Parker Elementary School located?
Parker Elementary School is located in the Westbury neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Westbury.
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