Ross Elementary

Summary:

Ross Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 271 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of African American and Hispanic students, and consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools.

Academically, Ross Elementary struggles significantly, with STAAR test scores well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.21% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 44.66% for the Houston Independent School District and 48.85% for the state of Texas. This low academic performance is coupled with a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 95.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, when analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, Ross Elementary performs better for African American and English Language Learner students compared to other subgroups. However, the school still struggles overall, ranking consistently in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. Nearby schools, such as Sherman Elementary, generally outperform Ross Elementary academically, suggesting that the underlying socioeconomic factors and targeted interventions may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at the school.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2819 Bay St
       Houston, TX  77026-3203


(713) 226-4550

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3579th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,440 Help


Students who attend Ross Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.7%
African American:
46.1%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ross Elementary ranks worse than 76.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 122nd 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 27.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), African American (46.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross Elementary is 13.5, which is the 10th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross Elementary is $12,440, which is the 12th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ross 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 Ross Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.83 2838th 3465 18.1%
2005 23.91 3059th 3475 12.0%
2006 28.14 2920th 3476 16.0%
2007 66.01 1297th 3724 65.2%
2008 72.19 919th 3768 75.6%
2009 53.08 2079th 3884 46.5%
2010 72.37 952nd 3937 75.8%
2011 68.92 1256th 4095 69.3%
2012 17.93 3918th 4206 6.8%
2013 8.17 4124th 4221 2.3%
2014 8.57 4158th 4260 2.4%
2015 2.77 4282nd 4320 0.9%
2016 10.17 4080th 4286 4.8%
2017 30.47 3120th 4329 27.9%
2018 24.15 3572nd 4359 18.1%
2019 10.46 4339th 4479 3.1%
2021 22.06 3708th 4578 19.0%
2022 21.69 3846th 4581 16.0%
2023 28.33 3494th 4647 24.8%
2024 27.68 3579th 4675 23.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.69 2171st 3226 32.7%
2019 32.95 2523rd 3333 24.3%
2021 45.13 1760th 3446 48.9%
2022 33.71 2566th 3487 26.4%
2023 36.91 2422nd 3556 31.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.36 2823rd 3558 20.7%
2021 41.67 1915th 3799 49.6%
2022 37.79 2442nd 3952 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.74 3266th 4264 23.4%
2019 17.09 4072nd 4309 5.5%
2021 30.71 3332nd 4451 25.1%
2022 31.47 3422nd 4477 23.6%
2023 34.53 3253rd 4521 28.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 2930th 4306 32.0%
2019 15.84 4057th 4348 6.7%
2021 27.30 3367th 4499 25.2%
2022 28.49 3519th 4561 22.8%
2023 32.15 3258th 4588 29.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.97 2747th 3106 11.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.24 3010th 4240 29.0%
2019 16.47 4127th 4295 3.9%
2021 44.92 2186th 4331 49.5%
2022 23.23 3902nd 4461 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.43 4087th 4319 5.4%
2019 9.35 4274th 4357 1.9%
2021 20.11 3859th 4498 14.2%
2022 17.51 4110th 4563 9.9%
2023 24.30 3755th 4585 18.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 1228th 2483 50.5%
2019 18.99 2321st 2515 7.7%
2021 32.91 1724th 2444 29.5%
2022 43.16 1340th 2421 44.7%
2023 43.20 1325th 2443 45.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.87 3432nd 4168 17.7%
2019 22.75 3707th 4188 11.5%
2021 36.34 2806th 4329 35.2%
2022 24.72 3713th 4376 15.2%
2023 33.59 3188th 4401 27.6%
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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.

Ross Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a principal
Saturday, July 20, 2019

Open Quote Betsy Ross is an amazing school with dedicated teachers. The school offers more than just an academic education. The school has supports in place to make sure the student is taken care of in all areas of development. The school offers fine arts. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ross Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 18 499 5 106 n/a n/a n/a 0 628
1989 12 476 8 102 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 7 475 5 89 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1991 3 532 3 114 3 n/a n/a 0 655
1992 4 551 5 101 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1993 4 474 5 85 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 6 493 5 83 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 7 462 7 73 3 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 7 462 7 73 3 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 5 449 6 73 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 4 451 5 73 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 4 472 6 96 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 1 430 6 87 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 1 380 9 96 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 1 324 4 111 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 1 324 4 111 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 2 269 6 121 7 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 4 219 1 137 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 3 234 1 154 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 4 222 2 159 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 4 258 1 156 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 6 281 1 153 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 5 297 1 167 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2011 1 301 2 145 9 1 3 0 462
2012 2 304 2 140 6 0 3 0 457
2013 3 279 2 142 5 0 1 0 432
2014 5 262 2 149 3 1 1 0 423
2015 3 270 2 152 2 1 0 0 430
2016 3 236 1 158 2 0 0 0 400
2017 5 215 0 157 2 0 2 0 381
2018 4 191 0 154 2 0 2 0 353
2019 3 206 3 158 1 0 2 0 373
2020 0 193 1 145 0 0 5 0 344
2021 1 155 0 137 0 0 2 0 295
2022 2 154 1 145 0 0 3 0 305
2023 3 125 0 140 0 0 3 0 271

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 Ross Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 33.0 19.0 n/a
1989 598 n/a n/a n/a
1990 577 31.0 18.6 n/a
1991 655 31.0 21.1 n/a
1992 663 39.0 17.0 81.9
1993 570 36.0 15.8 80.7
1994 588 34.0 17.3 84.2
1995 552 32.5 17.0 88
1996 552 32.5 17.0 88
1997 535 31.3 17.1 84.7
1998 534 30.0 17.8 84.8
1999 579 31.0 18.7 92.6
2000 526 31.0 17.0 86.5
2001 488 29.0 16.8 93.9
2002 443 27.9 15.9 95
2003 443 27.9 15.9 95
2004 405 27.5 14.7 93.3
2005 363 25.4 14.3 91.2
2006 394 24.0 16.4 96.2
2007 389 22.7 17.1 65
2008 421 24.0 17.5 73.4
2009 441 25.0 17.6 66.4
2010 471 26.0 18.1 64.5
2011 462 27.3 16.9 56.9
2012 457 26.0 17.5 38.9
2013 432 27.0 16.0 92.8
2014 423 27.0 15.6 94.6
2015 430 26.0 16.5 85.3
2016 400 27.0 14.8 93
2017 381 25.0 15.2 94.2
2018 353 24.0 14.7 92.9
2019 373 22.8 16.3 95.2
2020 344 22.8 15.0 99.1
2021 295 23.3 12.6 95.9
2022 305 19.7 15.4 96.4
2023 271 19.9 13.5 95.2

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 Ross Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 33.0 19.0 n/a
1989 598 n/a n/a n/a
1990 577 31.0 18.6 n/a
1991 655 31.0 21.1 n/a
1992 663 39.0 17.0 81.9
1993 570 36.0 15.8 80.7
1994 588 34.0 17.3 84.2
1995 552 32.5 17.0 88
1996 552 32.5 17.0 88
1997 535 31.3 17.1 84.7
1998 534 30.0 17.8 84.8
1999 579 31.0 18.7 92.6
2000 526 31.0 17.0 86.5
2001 488 29.0 16.8 93.9
2002 443 27.9 15.9 95
2003 443 27.9 15.9 95
2004 405 27.5 14.7 93.3
2005 363 25.4 14.3 91.2
2006 394 24.0 16.4 96.2
2007 389 22.7 17.1 65
2008 421 24.0 17.5 73.4
2009 441 25.0 17.6 66.4
2010 471 26.0 18.1 64.5
2011 462 27.3 16.9 56.9
2012 457 26.0 17.5 38.9
2013 432 27.0 16.0 92.8
2014 423 27.0 15.6 94.6
2015 430 26.0 16.5 85.3
2016 400 27.0 14.8 93
2017 381 25.0 15.2 94.2
2018 353 24.0 14.7 92.9
2019 373 22.8 16.3 95.2
2020 344 22.8 15.0 99.1
2021 295 23.3 12.6 95.9
2022 305 19.7 15.4 96.4
2023 271 19.9 13.5 95.2

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 Ross Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,462 (14.4%) $8,725 (85.6%) $10,187
2020 $2,001 (18.6%) $8,746 (81.4%) $10,747
2021 $1,176 (9.5%) $11,264 (90.5%) $12,440

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4339th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3494th of 4647 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ross Elementary)1847
 29%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ross Elementary)2232
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ross Elementary)1847
 29%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ross Elementary)1646
 30%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ross Elementary)3836
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ross Elementary)3112
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ross Elementary)305
 25%
   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 Students373271
 27.3%
African American206125
 39.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic158140
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%95.2%
 0%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Ross Elementary.

Ross Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Ross Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Key Middle
High : Northside High School

Students at Ross Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 46% African American, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.


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