Durham Elementary

Summary:

Durham Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 571 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Durham Elementary consistently outperforms the Houston ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across grades 3-5. The school's White and African American student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top 20% and top 50% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, Durham's Hispanic, English Learner, and Special Education students tend to perform below state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has improved over the years, from the bottom 25% in 2013-2014 to the top 25% in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has increased from 1 star to 4 stars.

While Durham Elementary outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Garden Oaks Montessori and Oak Forest Elementary, significantly outperform Durham in academic proficiency. These schools have a higher percentage of White and Asian students, as well as lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. Durham Elementary faces challenges in supporting its Hispanic, English Learner, and Special Education subgroups, and continued focus on addressing these gaps could further improve the school's overall academic excellence.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4803 Brinkman St
       Houston, TX  77018-2021


(713) 613-2527

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1168th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,194 Help


Students who attend Durham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Black Middle
High:    Waltrip High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.6%
White:
25.7%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Durham Elementary ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 25th 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 68.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.6%), White (25.7%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durham Elementary is 17.6. 123 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durham Elementary is $9,194. 158 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Durham Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Durham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.16 2111th 3465 39.1%
2005 44.69 2277th 3475 34.5%
2006 49.57 2074th 3476 40.3%
2007 29.22 3094th 3724 16.9%
2008 59.77 1669th 3768 55.7%
2009 63.26 1530th 3884 60.6%
2010 50.14 2331st 3937 40.8%
2011 60.68 1777th 4095 56.6%
2012 44.50 2624th 4206 37.6%
2013 32.28 3297th 4221 21.9%
2014 18.47 3879th 4260 8.9%
2015 23.37 3637th 4320 15.8%
2016 32.56 3177th 4286 25.9%
2017 35.24 2831st 4329 34.6%
2018 36.38 2778th 4359 36.3%
2019 45.09 2339th 4479 47.8%
2021 42.02 2442nd 4578 46.7%
2022 57.22 1737th 4581 62.1%
2023 48.27 2279th 4647 51.0%
2024 68.87 1168th 4675 75.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 2796th 3226 13.3%
2019 39.95 2111th 3333 36.7%
2021 40.45 2046th 3446 40.6%
2022 52.95 1475th 3487 57.7%
2023 30.39 2768th 3556 22.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.89 3525th 3558 0.9%
2019 36.86 2290th 3684 37.8%
2022 24.91 3392nd 3952 14.2%
2023 36.09 2627th 4086 35.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.19 2840th 4264 33.4%
2019 37.98 2919th 4309 32.3%
2021 30.21 3374th 4451 24.2%
2022 45.88 2435th 4477 45.6%
2023 38.28 2997th 4521 33.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.35 2784th 4306 35.3%
2019 38.92 2748th 4348 36.8%
2021 33.41 2958th 4499 34.3%
2022 48.76 2231st 4561 51.1%
2023 41.77 2685th 4588 41.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.15 1686th 3106 45.7%
2019 43.70 2268th 3184 28.8%
2021 49.86 1766th 3006 41.3%
2022 63.31 1222nd 2958 58.7%
2023 47.09 2044th 2980 31.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.64 3465th 4240 18.3%
2019 33.78 3138th 4295 26.9%
2021 40.80 2513th 4331 42.0%
2022 51.49 1989th 4461 55.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 2774th 4319 35.8%
2019 50.10 2005th 4357 54.0%
2021 49.22 2016th 4498 55.2%
2022 62.12 1477th 4563 67.6%
2023 52.69 1992nd 4585 56.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 827th 2483 66.7%
2019 67.15 575th 2515 77.1%
2021 41.99 1337th 2444 45.3%
2022 68.72 515th 2421 78.7%
2023 49.56 1090th 2443 55.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.95 2993rd 4168 28.2%
2019 37.76 2783rd 4188 33.5%
2021 37.21 2746th 4329 36.6%
2022 49.34 2137th 4376 51.2%
2023 39.96 2759th 4401 37.3%
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Rank History for White students at Durham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.76 617th 3127 80.3%
2019 61.44 1103rd 3142 64.9%
2021 54.41 1317th 3082 57.3%
2022 80.64 353rd 3082 88.5%
2023 75.99 560th 3106 82.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 23, 2014

Open Quote school rankings say so little about a school. I am very happy with the changes and improvements Ms. Sugarek is making as principal. My child is extremely happy there, and I am as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Durham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 89 211 9 119 n/a n/a n/a 0 428
1989 115 207 7 92 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 137 190 5 123 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 134 198 7 142 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 123 205 7 128 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 112 173 4 143 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 112 158 3 141 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 138 123 7 151 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 138 123 7 151 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 153 105 7 170 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 140 97 6 177 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 145 118 4 178 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 152 95 6 185 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 127 91 4 188 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 110 78 2 271 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 110 78 2 271 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 92 86 1 279 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 75 104 1 300 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 64 96 0 340 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2007 55 89 1 335 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 41 83 2 335 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 38 82 0 337 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2010 43 85 0 321 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 83 97 0 307 0 0 3 0 490
2012 78 106 2 333 0 0 4 0 523
2013 77 94 2 340 0 1 4 0 518
2014 75 115 2 349 0 1 6 0 548
2015 77 112 1 356 0 1 6 0 553
2016 106 111 1 377 0 1 10 0 606
2017 102 113 0 377 0 1 8 0 601
2018 104 91 1 364 0 0 10 0 570
2019 143 67 1 354 0 0 8 0 573
2020 161 74 3 380 0 0 8 0 626
2021 135 57 2 362 0 0 9 0 565
2022 129 54 4 357 0 0 8 0 552
2023 147 59 4 346 0 1 14 0 571

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 Durham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 24.0 17.8 n/a
1989 421 n/a n/a n/a
1990 455 23.0 19.7 n/a
1991 481 22.9 21.0 n/a
1992 463 25.0 18.5 42.1
1993 432 22.0 19.6 55.6
1994 414 22.0 18.8 50.5
1995 419 24.5 17.1 54.7
1996 419 24.5 17.1 54.7
1997 435 23.2 18.8 56.8
1998 420 23.3 18.0 53.1
1999 445 24.5 18.2 61.3
2000 438 25.5 17.2 55.9
2001 410 25.0 16.4 64.9
2002 462 28.0 16.5 70.8
2003 462 28.0 16.5 70.8
2004 458 28.0 16.4 73.1
2005 480 27.6 17.4 69
2006 500 29.0 17.2 83.2
2007 480 29.5 16.3 61.3
2008 461 30.5 15.1 70.5
2009 457 27.4 16.6 70.9
2010 450 28.9 15.5 68.7
2011 490 28.4 17.2 49.2
2012 523 28.9 18.0 42.8
2013 518 28.1 18.3 74.7
2014 548 29.1 18.7 77.4
2015 553 32.0 17.2 73.8
2016 606 36.0 16.8 64.9
2017 601 38.2 15.7 74.4
2018 570 37.1 15.3 74.2
2019 573 34.6 16.5 59.9
2020 626 35.1 17.8 58.1
2021 565 33.0 17.1 62.8
2022 552 32.0 17.2 59.1
2023 571 32.4 17.6 63.9

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 Durham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 24.0 17.8 n/a
1989 421 n/a n/a n/a
1990 455 23.0 19.7 n/a
1991 481 22.9 21.0 n/a
1992 463 25.0 18.5 42.1
1993 432 22.0 19.6 55.6
1994 414 22.0 18.8 50.5
1995 419 24.5 17.1 54.7
1996 419 24.5 17.1 54.7
1997 435 23.2 18.8 56.8
1998 420 23.3 18.0 53.1
1999 445 24.5 18.2 61.3
2000 438 25.5 17.2 55.9
2001 410 25.0 16.4 64.9
2002 462 28.0 16.5 70.8
2003 462 28.0 16.5 70.8
2004 458 28.0 16.4 73.1
2005 480 27.6 17.4 69
2006 500 29.0 17.2 83.2
2007 480 29.5 16.3 61.3
2008 461 30.5 15.1 70.5
2009 457 27.4 16.6 70.9
2010 450 28.9 15.5 68.7
2011 490 28.4 17.2 49.2
2012 523 28.9 18.0 42.8
2013 518 28.1 18.3 74.7
2014 548 29.1 18.7 77.4
2015 553 32.0 17.2 73.8
2016 606 36.0 16.8 64.9
2017 601 38.2 15.7 74.4
2018 570 37.1 15.3 74.2
2019 573 34.6 16.5 59.9
2020 626 35.1 17.8 58.1
2021 565 33.0 17.1 62.8
2022 552 32.0 17.2 59.1
2023 571 32.4 17.6 63.9

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 Durham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,397 (17.3%) $6,663 (82.7%) $8,060
2020 $1,262 (14.9%) $7,185 (85.1%) $8,447
2021 $938 (10.2%) $8,257 (89.8%) $9,194

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Durham Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2339th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2279th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Durham Elementary)4450
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Elementary)4952
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Durham Elementary)6240
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Durham Elementary)3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Elementary)4140
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Durham Elementary)6152
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Elementary)4128
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Durham Elementary)4539
 6%
   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 Students573571
 0.3%
African American6759
 11.9%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic354346
 2.3%
Pacific Islander01
White143147
 2.8%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%63.9%
 4.1%


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Durham Elementary ranks 1168th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Durham Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 26% White, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Durham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Black Middle
High : Waltrip High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Durham Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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