D−
Grissom El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
4900 Simsbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77045 · (713) 434-5660 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
424
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Grissom El
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 31 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency6%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 41.8%
Location
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4900 Simsbrook Dr, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K58
Kindergarten65
Grade 154
Grade 253
Grade 358
Grade 470
Grade 566
Enrollment over time
493’20
477’21
467’22
470’23
424’24
Down 14% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 71%Black 26%White 1%Two or more races <1%Asian <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.