Durkee Elementary

Summary:

Durkee Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 489 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Durkee Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is well below state and district averages, with only 36.76% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to 51.32% for Houston ISD and 53.96% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $10,223 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Houston ISD district, such as Osborne Elementary, Wesley Elementary, Moreno Elementary, and De Chaumes Elementary, generally perform better than Durkee Elementary on academic measures, despite also serving predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations. This suggests that Durkee Elementary could benefit from exploring best practices and seeking additional support from the district to address the specific needs of its student population and drive meaningful improvements in student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7301 Nordling
       Houston, TX  77076-1636


(713) 696-2835

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2650th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,223 Help


Students who attend Durkee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fonville Middle
High:    Houston Math Science And Technology Center

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.0%
African American:
4.1%
White:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Durkee Elementary ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 82nd 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 42.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94%), African American (4.1%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durkee Elementary is 14, which is the 55th 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 Durkee Elementary is $10,223, which is the 89th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Durkee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Durkee Elementary 2650th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Durkee Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Durkee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.68 3332nd 3465 3.8%
2005 22.28 3108th 3475 10.6%
2006 42.08 2421st 3476 30.4%
2007 38.31 2759th 3724 25.9%
2008 43.36 2506th 3768 33.5%
2009 27.61 3292nd 3884 15.2%
2010 16.74 3697th 3937 6.1%
2011 28.45 3454th 4095 15.7%
2012 32.99 3267th 4206 22.3%
2013 25.62 3585th 4221 15.1%
2014 37.77 3020th 4260 29.1%
2015 38.77 2915th 4320 32.5%
2016 12.15 4031st 4286 5.9%
2017 19.73 3792nd 4329 12.4%
2018 17.86 3911th 4359 10.3%
2019 19.85 3928th 4479 12.3%
2021 23.33 3617th 4578 21.0%
2022 23.45 3759th 4581 17.9%
2023 28.27 3502nd 4647 24.6%
2024 42.92 2650th 4675 43.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.66 1463rd 3226 54.6%
2019 47.99 1673rd 3333 49.8%
2021 34.26 2410th 3446 30.1%
2022 31.98 2659th 3487 23.7%
2023 37.95 2366th 3556 33.5%
2024 42.85 2013th 3638 44.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 19.34 3468th 3684 5.9%
2021 26.88 3056th 3799 19.6%
2022 29.09 3097th 3952 21.6%
2023 45.48 1924th 4086 52.9%
2024 90.78 152nd 4261 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.12 3434th 4264 19.5%
2019 28.53 3550th 4309 17.6%
2021 32.33 3224th 4451 27.6%
2022 34.12 3235th 4477 27.7%
2023 39.48 2901st 4521 35.8%
2024 53.98 1914th 4560 58.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.81 3886th 4306 9.8%
2019 17.61 3976th 4348 8.6%
2021 30.95 3131st 4499 30.4%
2022 23.64 3824th 4561 16.2%
2023 28.48 3506th 4588 23.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 2901st 3106 6.6%
2019 28.82 2726th 3184 14.4%
2021 39.75 2086th 3006 30.6%
2022 2.32 2936th 2958 0.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.47 2928th 4240 30.9%
2019 33.26 3175th 4295 26.1%
2021 42.77 2358th 4331 45.6%
2022 43.35 2558th 4461 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 3823rd 4319 11.5%
2019 25.75 3552nd 4357 18.5%
2021 20.09 3860th 4498 14.2%
2022 24.97 3701st 4563 18.9%
2023 31.76 3277th 4585 28.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.33 2436th 2483 1.9%
2019 9.23 2492nd 2515 0.9%
2022 7.26 2409th 2421 0.5%
2023 9.73 2417th 2443 1.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Durkee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.54 3284th 4168 21.2%
2019 31.62 3179th 4188 24.1%
2021 33.55 3010th 4329 30.5%
2022 32.04 3281st 4376 25.0%
2023 35.36 3063rd 4401 30.4%
2024 49.20 2162nd 4431 51.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Durkee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 305 13 276 n/a n/a n/a 0 884
1989 244 289 13 270 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1990 246 185 12 301 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1991 227 190 15 333 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1992 225 185 11 322 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1993 176 177 8 361 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1994 160 192 10 403 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1995 151 195 7 481 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1996 151 195 7 481 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1997 120 171 8 577 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1998 109 154 4 602 0 n/a n/a 0 869
1999 102 155 5 676 0 n/a n/a 0 938
2000 93 137 5 690 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2001 74 114 4 792 0 n/a n/a 0 984
2002 46 143 3 855 0 n/a n/a 0 1047
2003 46 143 3 855 0 n/a n/a 0 1047
2004 41 114 2 882 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
2005 29 103 2 924 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
2006 20 68 0 607 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2007 23 51 0 608 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2008 11 57 1 596 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 12 64 1 571 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2010 7 73 0 585 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2011 11 77 0 591 0 0 0 0 679
2012 8 95 0 579 1 0 0 0 683
2013 6 102 1 573 2 0 1 0 685
2014 8 119 0 611 3 0 0 0 741
2015 11 125 0 586 1 0 0 0 723
2016 14 91 0 585 1 0 0 0 691
2017 20 96 0 519 1 0 0 0 636
2018 20 79 0 509 0 0 1 0 609
2019 20 77 0 477 0 0 0 0 574
2020 16 74 0 472 0 0 6 0 568
2021 12 45 1 424 1 0 4 0 487
2022 10 38 1 418 0 0 2 0 469
2023 12 27 0 449 0 0 1 0 489
2024 8 18 0 409 0 0 0 0 435

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 Durkee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 44.0 20.0 n/a
1989 819 n/a n/a n/a
1990 744 42.0 17.7 n/a
1991 765 42.0 18.2 n/a
1992 743 42.0 17.6 59.5
1993 722 43.0 16.8 71.3
1994 765 44.0 17.4 67.7
1995 834 48.5 17.2 77.2
1996 834 48.5 17.2 77.2
1997 876 48.5 18.1 82.4
1998 869 47.9 18.1 72.8
1999 938 51.0 18.4 86.5
2000 925 55.0 16.8 86.7
2001 984 55.0 17.9 88.9
2002 1047 62.0 16.9 93.2
2003 1047 62.0 16.9 93.2
2004 1039 60.0 17.3 93.1
2005 1058 60.5 17.5 92.4
2006 695 44.0 15.8 95.4
2007 682 43.5 15.7 71.6
2008 665 40.0 16.6 75.3
2009 648 42.0 15.4 71
2010 665 41.0 16.2 73.5
2011 679 42.2 16.0 57.1
2012 683 41.0 16.6 48.3
2013 685 41.8 16.3 94.7
2014 741 40.8 18.1 94.2
2015 723 44.0 16.4 87
2016 691 41.0 16.8 91.2
2017 636 38.0 16.7 90.4
2018 609 35.0 17.4 95.9
2019 574 30.0 19.1 96.9
2020 568 30.5 18.6 93.5
2021 487 30.0 16.2 95.7
2022 469 28.1 16.6 96.6
2023 489 29.0 16.8 98.2
2024 435 31.0 14.0 97.5

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 Durkee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 44.0 20.0 n/a
1989 819 n/a n/a n/a
1990 744 42.0 17.7 n/a
1991 765 42.0 18.2 n/a
1992 743 42.0 17.6 59.5
1993 722 43.0 16.8 71.3
1994 765 44.0 17.4 67.7
1995 834 48.5 17.2 77.2
1996 834 48.5 17.2 77.2
1997 876 48.5 18.1 82.4
1998 869 47.9 18.1 72.8
1999 938 51.0 18.4 86.5
2000 925 55.0 16.8 86.7
2001 984 55.0 17.9 88.9
2002 1047 62.0 16.9 93.2
2003 1047 62.0 16.9 93.2
2004 1039 60.0 17.3 93.1
2005 1058 60.5 17.5 92.4
2006 695 44.0 15.8 95.4
2007 682 43.5 15.7 71.6
2008 665 40.0 16.6 75.3
2009 648 42.0 15.4 71
2010 665 41.0 16.2 73.5
2011 679 42.2 16.0 57.1
2012 683 41.0 16.6 48.3
2013 685 41.8 16.3 94.7
2014 741 40.8 18.1 94.2
2015 723 44.0 16.4 87
2016 691 41.0 16.8 91.2
2017 636 38.0 16.7 90.4
2018 609 35.0 17.4 95.9
2019 574 30.0 19.1 96.9
2020 568 30.5 18.6 93.5
2021 487 30.0 16.2 95.7
2022 469 28.1 16.6 96.6
2023 489 29.0 16.8 98.2
2024 435 31.0 14.0 97.5

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 Durkee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,404 (17.3%) $6,722 (82.7%) $8,126
2020 $1,487 (16.2%) $7,706 (83.8%) $9,193
2021 $1,122 (11.0%) $9,101 (89.0%) $10,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Durkee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3928th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3502nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Durkee Elementary)2450
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durkee Elementary)1433
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Durkee Elementary)4518
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durkee Elementary)480
 48%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Durkee Elementary)2828
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durkee Elementary)2746
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Durkee Elementary)320
 32%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durkee Elementary)730
 73%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Durkee Elementary)3335
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Durkee Elementary)5030
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Durkee Elementary)2819
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Durkee Elementary)600
 60%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4125
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Durkee Elementary)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))1927
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students574489
 14.8%
African American7727
 64.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic477449
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2012
 40%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%98.2%
 1.3%


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Students at Durkee Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White.

Durkee Elementary ranks 2650th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Durkee Elementary.

Students who attend Durkee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fonville Middle
High : Houston Math Science And Technology Center


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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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