Gallegos Elementary

Summary:

Gallegos Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 360 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gallegos Elementary faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. Its rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, are also generally in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. The school's ranking for students in the Gifted and Talented program is particularly low, in the bottom 15% of Texas elementary schools. This is likely due to the high percentage (over 95%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

However, the relatively low student-teacher ratio at Gallegos Elementary and the presence of higher-performing schools within the same HISD district, such as Carrillo Elementary and De Zavala Elementary, suggest that the school may have the potential to improve its academic outcomes with the right interventions and support. Analyzing the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for Gallegos Elementary to enhance its educational programs and better serve its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7415 Harrisburg Blvd
       Houston, TX  77011-4740


(713) 924-1830

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1332nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,321 Help


Students who attend Gallegos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle
High:    Milby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.8%
African American:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Gallegos Elementary ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.8%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gallegos Elementary is 15.7, which is the 90th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gallegos Elementary is $11,321, which is the 39th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gallegos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallegos Elementary 1332nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Gallegos Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gallegos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.18 2588th 3465 25.3%
2005 15.12 3285th 3475 5.5%
2006 20.26 3152nd 3476 9.3%
2007 43.67 2510th 3724 32.6%
2008 59.83 1666th 3768 55.8%
2009 78.68 576th 3884 85.2%
2010 62.66 1607th 3937 59.2%
2011 69.00 1252nd 4095 69.4%
2012 64.91 1423rd 4206 66.2%
2013 52.47 2157th 4221 48.9%
2014 39.97 2906th 4260 31.8%
2015 31.83 3260th 4320 24.5%
2016 12.46 4025th 4286 6.1%
2017 27.12 3330th 4329 23.1%
2018 28.68 3265th 4359 25.1%
2019 18.39 4004th 4479 10.6%
2021 18.90 3950th 4578 13.7%
2022 41.07 2674th 4581 41.6%
2023 42.42 2636th 4647 43.3%
2024 65.03 1332nd 4675 71.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 1627th 3226 49.6%
2019 37.92 2223rd 3333 33.3%
2021 38.17 2182nd 3446 36.7%
2022 36.00 2433rd 3487 30.2%
2023 43.34 2059th 3556 42.1%
2024 59.33 1194th 3638 67.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.99 3516th 3558 1.2%
2019 33.07 2586th 3684 29.8%
2023 24.73 3497th 4086 14.4%
2024 55.87 1512th 4261 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 2425th 4264 43.1%
2019 29.73 3475th 4309 19.4%
2021 26.88 3606th 4451 19.0%
2022 51.92 2025th 4477 54.8%
2023 53.42 1947th 4521 56.9%
2024 76.16 627th 4560 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.06 2433rd 4306 43.5%
2019 17.89 3964th 4348 8.8%
2021 22.14 3734th 4499 17.0%
2022 47.56 2308th 4561 49.4%
2023 47.40 2329th 4588 49.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 2620th 3106 15.6%
2019 32.80 2603rd 3184 18.2%
2021 5.45 2926th 3006 2.7%
2022 25.47 2595th 2958 12.3%
2023 28.63 2569th 2980 13.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.09 1679th 4240 60.4%
2019 33.30 3172nd 4295 26.1%
2021 45.01 2181st 4331 49.6%
2022 48.19 2227th 4461 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 3699th 4319 14.4%
2019 22.13 3753rd 4357 13.9%
2021 18.91 3953rd 4498 12.1%
2022 35.71 3017th 4563 33.9%
2023 36.98 2952nd 4585 35.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 2877th 4168 31.0%
2019 23.96 3635th 4188 13.2%
2021 23.05 3692nd 4329 14.7%
2022 47.57 2247th 4376 48.7%
2023 47.49 2231st 4401 49.3%
2024 68.62 1016th 4431 77.1%
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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.

Gallegos Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Gallegos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 6 4 2 716 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1994 9 2 2 736 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 10 4 0 690 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 10 4 0 690 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 13 0 0 705 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1998 9 5 0 744 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 9 6 0 766 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2000 1 8 0 764 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 2 8 0 769 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 0 8 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2003 0 8 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2004 1 9 0 720 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 3 5 1 638 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 1 2 1 595 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 2 2 1 598 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2008 2 1 2 566 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2009 3 1 2 583 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2010 3 8 2 529 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2011 1 4 0 537 0 0 0 0 542
2012 2 2 0 520 0 0 0 0 524
2013 5 2 0 517 0 0 0 0 524
2014 6 0 0 523 0 0 0 0 529
2015 4 2 0 495 0 0 0 0 501
2016 4 3 0 479 0 0 1 0 487
2017 8 4 0 404 0 0 0 0 416
2018 3 7 0 370 1 0 0 0 381
2019 1 8 0 352 0 0 0 0 361
2020 1 6 0 358 0 0 0 0 365
2021 1 8 0 309 0 0 0 0 318
2022 1 9 0 324 0 0 0 0 334
2023 0 11 0 349 0 0 0 0 360
2024 0 8 0 357 0 0 0 0 365

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 Gallegos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 728 41.0 17.8 89.7
1994 749 40.0 18.7 84.1
1995 704 39.0 18.1 86.2
1996 704 39.0 18.1 86.2
1997 719 39.0 18.4 83.6
1998 758 38.5 19.7 81.8
1999 781 41.0 19.0 90.5
2000 773 41.0 18.9 92.4
2001 779 40.0 19.5 90.1
2002 788 45.1 17.5 93.1
2003 788 45.1 17.5 93.1
2004 730 43.6 16.7 93.4
2005 647 40.6 15.9 89.3
2006 599 37.8 15.8 94
2007 603 34.7 17.4 73.3
2008 571 35.0 16.3 73.2
2009 589 34.0 17.3 77.8
2010 542 33.0 16.4 75.1
2011 542 34.8 15.5 63.8
2012 524 30.8 17.0 51
2013 524 35.0 14.9 96
2014 529 35.5 14.8 96.8
2015 501 32.0 15.6 96.2
2016 487 31.0 15.7 97.9
2017 416 28.0 14.8 96.4
2018 381 28.6 13.3 96.6
2019 361 27.0 13.3 97.5
2020 365 30.0 12.1 95.9
2021 318 26.0 12.2 96.2
2022 334 21.7 15.3 97.9
2023 360 21.5 16.6 98.6
2024 365 23.2 15.7 100

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 Gallegos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 728 41.0 17.8 89.7
1994 749 40.0 18.7 84.1
1995 704 39.0 18.1 86.2
1996 704 39.0 18.1 86.2
1997 719 39.0 18.4 83.6
1998 758 38.5 19.7 81.8
1999 781 41.0 19.0 90.5
2000 773 41.0 18.9 92.4
2001 779 40.0 19.5 90.1
2002 788 45.1 17.5 93.1
2003 788 45.1 17.5 93.1
2004 730 43.6 16.7 93.4
2005 647 40.6 15.9 89.3
2006 599 37.8 15.8 94
2007 603 34.7 17.4 73.3
2008 571 35.0 16.3 73.2
2009 589 34.0 17.3 77.8
2010 542 33.0 16.4 75.1
2011 542 34.8 15.5 63.8
2012 524 30.8 17.0 51
2013 524 35.0 14.9 96
2014 529 35.5 14.8 96.8
2015 501 32.0 15.6 96.2
2016 487 31.0 15.7 97.9
2017 416 28.0 14.8 96.4
2018 381 28.6 13.3 96.6
2019 361 27.0 13.3 97.5
2020 365 30.0 12.1 95.9
2021 318 26.0 12.2 96.2
2022 334 21.7 15.3 97.9
2023 360 21.5 16.6 98.6
2024 365 23.2 15.7 100

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 Gallegos Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,933 (17.7%) $8,963 (82.3%) $10,896
2020 $1,867 (16.6%) $9,373 (83.4%) $11,240
2021 $1,048 (9.3%) $10,273 (90.7%) $11,321

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gallegos Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4004th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2636th of 4647 Elementary schools
 32.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gallegos Elementary)843
 35%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallegos Elementary)2857
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gallegos Elementary)918
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallegos Elementary)920
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Gallegos Elementary)3232
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gallegos Elementary)3457
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Gallegos Elementary)137
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Gallegos Elementary)3330
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gallegos Elementary)3354
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Gallegos Elementary)314
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361360
 0.3%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic352349
 0.9%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%98.6%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gallegos Elementary

Students who attend Gallegos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle
High : Milby High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Gallegos Elementary.

Gallegos Elementary ranks 1332nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gallegos Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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