D
Kelso El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5800 Southmund St, Houston, TX 77033 · (713) 845-7451 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
364
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Kelso El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 41.8%
Location
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5800 Southmund St, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K81
Kindergarten47
Grade 166
Grade 248
Grade 341
Grade 445
Grade 536
Enrollment over time
424’20
406’21
397’22
398’23
364’24
Down 14.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 59%Black 39%Two or more races 2%White <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.