Owens Elementary

Summary:

Owens Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 774 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owens Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (50.65%) and African American (26.49%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate was 52.94%, compared to the district's 57.62% and the state's 48.85%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Gifted and Talented students performing exceptionally well but English Language Learners and African American students performing relatively poorly.

Compared to nearby schools within the same district, Owens Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores and lower overall rankings. For instance, Birkes Elementary, located just 2.91 miles away, consistently outperforms Owens Elementary in reading, math, and science proficiency. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (76.61% in 2022-2023) and its relatively high spending per student ($11,422 in 2020-2021) suggest that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7939 Jackrabbit Rd
       Houston, TX  77095-2901


(281) 463-5915

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2034th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,422 Help


Students who attend Owens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Labay Middle
High:    Cypress Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.5%
African American:
21.7%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.1% Help


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Compare Details Owens Elementary ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.5%), African American (21.7%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owens Elementary is 13.5, which is the 14th best among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owens Elementary is $11,422, which is the 3rd highest among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Owens Elementary 2034th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Owens Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) 363rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Owens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.68 759th 3465 78.1%
2005 67.57 1119th 3475 67.8%
2006 69.66 1036th 3476 70.2%
2007 57.83 1808th 3724 51.5%
2008 65.70 1313th 3768 65.2%
2009 61.06 1646th 3884 57.6%
2010 62.13 1648th 3937 58.1%
2011 69.95 1188th 4095 71.0%
2012 75.44 858th 4206 79.6%
2013 67.47 1302nd 4221 69.2%
2014 59.88 1774th 4260 58.4%
2015 56.30 1988th 4320 54.0%
2016 40.34 2825th 4286 34.1%
2017 41.42 2441st 4329 43.6%
2018 49.32 2021st 4359 53.6%
2019 39.16 2739th 4479 38.8%
2021 57.06 1669th 4578 63.5%
2022 66.50 1289th 4581 71.9%
2023 50.38 2158th 4647 53.6%
2024 51.99 2034th 4675 56.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 2879th 3226 10.8%
2019 18.30 3137th 3333 5.9%
2021 50.38 1452nd 3446 57.9%
2022 71.07 657th 3487 81.2%
2023 38.63 2329th 3556 34.5%
2024 59.08 1206th 3638 66.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 1021st 3558 71.3%
2019 52.70 1272nd 3684 65.5%
2021 64.54 736th 3799 80.6%
2022 48.04 1699th 3952 57.0%
2023 55.03 1349th 4086 67.0%
2024 55.12 1560th 4261 63.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 2530th 4264 40.7%
2019 36.06 3045th 4309 29.3%
2021 62.71 1236th 4451 72.2%
2022 72.95 747th 4477 83.3%
2023 54.21 1886th 4521 58.3%
2024 64.61 1215th 4560 73.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.07 1837th 4306 57.3%
2019 38.92 2747th 4348 36.8%
2021 56.59 1659th 4499 63.1%
2022 70.24 1086th 4561 76.2%
2023 48.62 2253rd 4588 50.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.71 251st 3106 91.9%
2019 76.07 294th 3184 90.8%
2021 58.59 1458th 3006 51.5%
2022 53.50 1715th 2958 42.0%
2023 77.78 14th 2980 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.71 2102nd 4240 50.4%
2019 45.75 2270th 4295 47.1%
2021 68.95 787th 4331 81.8%
2022 77.14 534th 4461 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 2213th 4319 48.8%
2019 40.94 2604th 4357 40.2%
2021 57.23 1626th 4498 63.9%
2022 61.08 1537th 4563 66.3%
2023 52.47 2014th 4585 56.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 655th 1005 34.8%
2019 48.57 600th 1009 40.5%
2021 53.95 459th 967 52.5%
2022 66.15 303rd 957 68.3%
2023 57.61 482nd 1015 52.5%
2024 37.54 762nd 1035 26.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.92 870th 2483 65.0%
2019 43.65 1397th 2515 44.5%
2021 42.79 1313th 2444 46.3%
2022 63.41 651st 2421 73.1%
2023 42.91 1338th 2443 45.2%
2024 56.14 905th 2421 62.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.11 2511th 4168 39.8%
2019 32.60 3124th 4188 25.4%
2021 58.48 1432nd 4329 66.9%
2022 72.92 799th 4376 81.7%
2023 57.56 1617th 4401 63.3%
2024 58.41 1545th 4431 65.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Owens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 1067th 3127 65.9%
2019 58.49 1214th 3142 61.4%
2021 68.91 783rd 3082 74.6%
2022 56.22 1322nd 3082 57.1%
2023 55.75 1373rd 3106 55.8%
2024 51.88 1518th 3078 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, October 18, 2013

Open Quote this is our first year with the school,so far its not not great compare to our previous school district,hoping for some thing exiting in the future!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Owens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 597 129 63 126 6 n/a n/a 0 921
1989 708 118 69 142 3 n/a n/a 0 1040
1990 766 119 83 171 3 n/a n/a 0 1142
1991 784 122 95 173 3 n/a n/a 0 1177
1992 514 66 43 214 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1993 504 50 39 238 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1994 509 55 54 255 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1995 457 58 62 313 1 n/a n/a 0 891
1996 457 58 62 313 1 n/a n/a 0 891
1997 423 55 56 428 1 n/a n/a 0 963
1998 421 55 54 529 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
1999 404 54 55 516 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
2000 439 86 71 623 1 n/a n/a 0 1220
2001 433 82 98 285 1 n/a n/a 0 899
2002 391 81 91 328 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2003 391 81 91 328 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2004 376 72 101 333 2 n/a n/a 0 884
2005 364 82 126 389 4 n/a n/a 0 965
2006 362 101 115 378 4 n/a n/a 0 960
2007 331 96 111 434 6 n/a n/a 0 978
2008 310 101 110 463 4 n/a n/a 0 988
2009 298 113 114 476 5 n/a n/a 0 1006
2010 289 127 98 509 5 n/a n/a 0 1028
2011 258 136 90 573 2 0 27 0 1086
2012 207 129 83 560 6 2 25 0 1012
2013 188 129 78 575 7 0 26 0 1003
2014 185 127 72 550 11 0 22 0 967
2015 178 130 75 553 18 0 17 0 971
2016 154 129 76 530 19 0 19 0 927
2017 139 164 71 537 20 0 16 0 947
2018 130 165 72 473 27 0 15 0 882
2019 122 203 60 441 19 0 20 0 865
2020 120 199 61 466 14 0 20 0 880
2021 110 209 56 334 12 2 17 0 740
2022 107 209 50 368 11 3 16 0 764
2023 99 205 42 392 7 0 29 0 774
2024 94 173 41 451 5 0 34 0 798

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Owens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 921 53.0 17.3 n/a
1989 1040 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1142 63.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1177 62.9 18.7 n/a
1992 837 51.9 16.1 21.7
1993 831 48.0 17.3 27.1
1994 873 49.5 17.6 24.5
1995 891 50.6 17.6 26.9
1996 891 50.6 17.6 26.9
1997 963 53.0 18.2 32.3
1998 1059 60.4 17.5 36.5
1999 1029 59.9 17.2 41.7
2000 1220 68.6 17.8 45.8
2001 899 58.4 15.4 28.6
2002 892 57.6 15.5 31.4
2003 892 57.6 15.5 31.4
2004 884 59.4 14.9 31.8
2005 965 56.8 17.0 36.7
2006 960 57.6 16.7 35.4
2007 978 59.3 16.5 40
2008 988 65.9 15.0 42.1
2009 1006 65.3 15.4 49.2
2010 1028 67.0 15.3 53.9
2011 1086 64.8 16.7 58.3
2012 1012 56.6 17.8 58.9
2013 1003 59.3 16.9 63.6
2014 967 61.3 15.7 63.4
2015 971 58.0 16.7 64.8
2016 927 59.0 15.7 64.5
2017 947 57.3 16.5 66.7
2018 882 54.3 16.2 63.8
2019 865 57.4 15.0 72.9
2020 880 58.0 15.1 72.4
2021 740 57.2 12.9 72.3
2022 764 54.6 13.9 70.8
2023 774 56.2 13.7 76.6
2024 798 58.9 13.5 77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Owens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 921 53.0 17.3 n/a
1989 1040 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1142 63.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1177 62.9 18.7 n/a
1992 837 51.9 16.1 21.7
1993 831 48.0 17.3 27.1
1994 873 49.5 17.6 24.5
1995 891 50.6 17.6 26.9
1996 891 50.6 17.6 26.9
1997 963 53.0 18.2 32.3
1998 1059 60.4 17.5 36.5
1999 1029 59.9 17.2 41.7
2000 1220 68.6 17.8 45.8
2001 899 58.4 15.4 28.6
2002 892 57.6 15.5 31.4
2003 892 57.6 15.5 31.4
2004 884 59.4 14.9 31.8
2005 965 56.8 17.0 36.7
2006 960 57.6 16.7 35.4
2007 978 59.3 16.5 40
2008 988 65.9 15.0 42.1
2009 1006 65.3 15.4 49.2
2010 1028 67.0 15.3 53.9
2011 1086 64.8 16.7 58.3
2012 1012 56.6 17.8 58.9
2013 1003 59.3 16.9 63.6
2014 967 61.3 15.7 63.4
2015 971 58.0 16.7 64.8
2016 927 59.0 15.7 64.5
2017 947 57.3 16.5 66.7
2018 882 54.3 16.2 63.8
2019 865 57.4 15.0 72.9
2020 880 58.0 15.1 72.4
2021 740 57.2 12.9 72.3
2022 764 54.6 13.9 70.8
2023 774 56.2 13.7 76.6
2024 798 58.9 13.5 77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Owens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,251 (13.2%) $8,191 (86.7%) $9,443
2020 $1,078 (11.2%) $8,575 (88.8%) $9,653
2021 $1,643 (14.4%) $9,778 (85.6%) $11,422

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2739th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2158th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Owens Elementary)3943
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Owens Elementary)3445
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Owens Elementary)3745
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Owens Elementary)3347
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Owens Elementary)4756
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Owens Elementary)4844
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Owens Elementary)5233
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6341
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students865774
 10.5%
African American203205
 1%
American Indian197
 63.2%
Asian6042
 30%
Hispanic441392
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White12299
 18.9%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%76.6%
 3.7%


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Owens Elementary ranks 2034th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Owens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Labay Middle
High : Cypress Falls High School

Students at Owens Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 798 students attended Owens Elementary.


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