Carrillo Elementary School

960 S Wayside Dr
Houston, TX 77023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carrillo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carrillo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Carrillo Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carrillo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrillo Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3557 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carrillo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carrillo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Carrillo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrillo Elementary School's ranking?
Carrillo Elementary School is ranked #3557 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carrillo Elementary School often compared to?
Carrillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lantrip Elementary School, Burnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carrillo Elementary School?
352 students attend Carrillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carrillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrillo Elementary School?
Carrillo Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrillo Elementary School offer ?
Carrillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carrillo Elementary School part of?
Carrillo Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carrillo Elementary School located?
Carrillo Elementary School is located in the Lawndale And Wayside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Lawndale And Wayside.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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