Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Summary:

Kashmere Gardens Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 355 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.

Kashmere Gardens Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (75.49%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 28.77% to 62.6% African American. However, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with rankings between 4,000-4,600 out of over 4,600 schools in recent years. Its performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and it struggles to perform well across various student subgroups. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio, the school's challenges appear to be deeply rooted and will likely require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the underlying factors contributing to its poor performance.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Dogan Elementary, McGowen Elementary, and Scroggins Elementary, which also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally outperform Kashmere Gardens Elementary on academic measures. This suggests that the challenges faced by Kashmere Gardens Elementary may be unique and require a tailored approach to address the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4901 Lockwood Dr
       Houston, TX  77026-2997


(713) 671-4160

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4061st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,766 Help


Students who attend Kashmere Gardens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Kashmere High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.4%
Hispanic:
17.5%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details Kashmere Gardens Elementary ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 142nd 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 19.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.4%), Hispanic (17.5%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kashmere Gardens Elementary is 10.1, which is the 9th 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 Kashmere Gardens Elementary is $10,766, which is the 61st highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kashmere Gardens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kashmere Gardens Elementary 4061st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kashmere Gardens Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Kashmere Gardens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.32 2892nd 3465 16.5%
2005 24.41 3045th 3475 12.4%
2006 23.60 3068th 3476 11.7%
2007 39.59 2697th 3724 27.6%
2008 36.99 2811th 3768 25.4%
2009 48.18 2333rd 3884 39.9%
2010 49.82 2346th 3937 40.4%
2011 43.82 2755th 4095 32.7%
2012 9.45 4101st 4206 2.5%
2013 3.41 4189th 4221 0.8%
2014 8.74 4156th 4260 2.4%
2015 2.53 4288th 4320 0.7%
2016 2.71 4240th 4286 1.1%
2017 15.96 3978th 4329 8.1%
2018 24.98 3522nd 4359 19.2%
2019 23.63 3709th 4479 17.2%
2021 8.14 4540th 4578 0.8%
2022 8.22 4481st 4581 2.2%
2023 6.34 4573rd 4647 1.6%
2024 19.62 4061st 4675 13.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.31 869th 3226 73.1%
2019 29.41 2718th 3333 18.5%
2021 20.91 3157th 3446 8.4%
2022 20.65 3154th 3487 9.5%
2023 21.80 3174th 3556 10.7%
2024 48.91 1703rd 3638 53.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.78 2602nd 3558 26.9%
2019 24.15 3235th 3684 12.2%
2021 23.24 3302nd 3799 13.1%
2022 19.53 3702nd 3952 6.3%
2024 26.30 3474th 4261 18.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.43 2949th 4264 30.8%
2019 32.49 3300th 4309 23.4%
2021 10.90 4394th 4451 1.3%
2022 13.09 4307th 4477 3.8%
2023 8.78 4431st 4521 2.0%
2024 27.81 3687th 4560 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.36 3861st 4306 10.3%
2019 29.96 3330th 4348 23.4%
2021 6.93 4488th 4499 0.2%
2022 6.19 4525th 4561 0.8%
2023 3.96 4576th 4588 0.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.47 3010th 3106 3.1%
2019 19.06 2941st 3184 7.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 2195th 4240 48.2%
2019 39.44 2714th 4295 36.8%
2021 19.99 4045th 4331 6.6%
2022 15.10 4278th 4461 4.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.31 2746th 4319 36.4%
2019 22.36 3745th 4357 14.0%
2021 11.90 4354th 4498 3.2%
2022 12.60 4324th 4563 5.2%
2023 10.79 4398th 4585 4.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.68 1393rd 2483 43.9%
2019 44.91 1338th 2515 46.8%
2021 17.45 2303rd 2444 5.8%
2022 22.81 2117th 2421 12.6%
2023 15.59 2320th 2443 5.0%
2024 33.62 1733rd 2421 28.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.82 1948th 4168 53.3%
2019 30.56 3249th 4188 22.4%
2021 15.88 4108th 4329 5.1%
2022 21.98 3858th 4376 11.8%
2023 27.42 3515th 4401 20.1%
2024 34.80 3114th 4431 29.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Kashmere Gardens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 491 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1990 4 599 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 3 558 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 2 530 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1993 2 503 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 1 488 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 0 507 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 0 507 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 0 577 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 4 576 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1999 2 583 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 1 580 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 0 515 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 0 545 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 0 545 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 0 471 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 2 418 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 0 423 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 0 457 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 0 389 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 2 423 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 1 389 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 5 375 0 33 0 2 1 0 416
2012 3 367 0 37 0 1 0 0 408
2013 1 373 1 34 0 0 1 0 410
2014 2 388 2 36 0 0 2 0 430
2015 3 358 1 54 0 0 1 0 417
2016 2 403 0 67 0 1 2 0 475
2017 2 358 0 86 0 1 1 0 448
2018 2 335 0 75 1 0 1 0 414
2019 7 312 0 71 0 0 2 0 392
2020 4 397 0 74 1 0 1 0 477
2021 3 352 0 76 0 0 1 0 432
2022 4 351 0 85 0 1 5 0 446
2023 7 268 0 76 0 0 4 0 355
2024 5 266 0 58 0 0 2 0 331

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 Kashmere Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 n/a n/a n/a
1990 615 34.0 18.0 n/a
1991 573 34.0 16.8 n/a
1992 543 31.0 17.5 82.3
1993 516 30.0 17.2 90.3
1994 499 29.0 17.2 88
1995 514 33.0 15.6 94.4
1996 514 33.0 15.6 94.4
1997 583 29.9 19.5 91.4
1998 588 29.1 20.2 81.1
1999 594 29.0 20.5 94.9
2000 594 32.0 18.6 91.8
2001 527 32.1 16.4 93.4
2002 561 29.9 18.8 94.7
2003 561 29.9 18.8 94.7
2004 499 29.9 16.7 95.4
2005 450 27.9 16.1 94
2006 451 26.0 17.3 96.7
2007 482 22.5 21.4 62.7
2008 413 25.0 16.5 55.9
2009 460 27.9 16.4 58
2010 421 27.0 15.5 47.7
2011 416 25.0 16.6 35.6
2012 408 24.0 17.0 35
2013 410 23.0 17.8 98.3
2014 430 25.0 17.2 93.3
2015 417 23.0 18.1 94
2016 475 27.0 17.5 88.4
2017 448 26.1 17.1 89.3
2018 414 23.0 17.9 93.5
2019 392 21.4 18.2 98.7
2020 477 27.7 17.2 97.9
2021 432 26.9 16.0 98.6
2022 446 26.9 16.5 98.9
2023 355 22.4 15.8 97.7
2024 331 32.6 10.1 98.8

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 Kashmere Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 n/a n/a n/a
1990 615 34.0 18.0 n/a
1991 573 34.0 16.8 n/a
1992 543 31.0 17.5 82.3
1993 516 30.0 17.2 90.3
1994 499 29.0 17.2 88
1995 514 33.0 15.6 94.4
1996 514 33.0 15.6 94.4
1997 583 29.9 19.5 91.4
1998 588 29.1 20.2 81.1
1999 594 29.0 20.5 94.9
2000 594 32.0 18.6 91.8
2001 527 32.1 16.4 93.4
2002 561 29.9 18.8 94.7
2003 561 29.9 18.8 94.7
2004 499 29.9 16.7 95.4
2005 450 27.9 16.1 94
2006 451 26.0 17.3 96.7
2007 482 22.5 21.4 62.7
2008 413 25.0 16.5 55.9
2009 460 27.9 16.4 58
2010 421 27.0 15.5 47.7
2011 416 25.0 16.6 35.6
2012 408 24.0 17.0 35
2013 410 23.0 17.8 98.3
2014 430 25.0 17.2 93.3
2015 417 23.0 18.1 94
2016 475 27.0 17.5 88.4
2017 448 26.1 17.1 89.3
2018 414 23.0 17.9 93.5
2019 392 21.4 18.2 98.7
2020 477 27.7 17.2 97.9
2021 432 26.9 16.0 98.6
2022 446 26.9 16.5 98.9
2023 355 22.4 15.8 97.7
2024 331 32.6 10.1 98.8

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 Kashmere Gardens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,601 (15.6%) $8,688 (84.4%) $10,289
2020 $1,501 (15.7%) $8,033 (84.3%) $9,534
2021 $1,096 (10.2%) $9,670 (89.8%) $10,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kashmere Gardens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3709th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4573rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)4211
 31%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)252
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)2813
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)2813
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)4733
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)2720
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)2911
 18%
   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 Students392355
 9.4%
African American312268
 14.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7176
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White77
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%97.7%
 1%


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Students at Kashmere Gardens Elementary are 80% African American, 18% Hispanic, 2% White.

Kashmere Gardens Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Kashmere Gardens Elementary.

Students who attend Kashmere Gardens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Key Middle
High : Kashmere High School


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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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