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Ketelsen El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
600 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009 · (713) 220-5050 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
382
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Ketelsen El
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 41.8%
Location
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600 Quitman, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K42
Kindergarten47
Grade 151
Grade 250
Grade 362
Grade 464
Grade 566
Enrollment over time
511’20
488’21
445’22
422’23
382’24
Down 25.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 93%Black 4%White 2%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.