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Petersen El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
14404 Waterloo Dr, Houston, TX 77045 · (713) 434-5630 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
357
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Petersen El
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 41.8%
Location
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14404 Waterloo Dr, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K44
Kindergarten45
Grade 134
Grade 253
Grade 361
Grade 463
Grade 557
Enrollment over time
389’20
383’21
376’22
361’23
357’24
Down 8.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 73%Black 25%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%White <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.