Red Elementary School

4520 Tonawanda Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Red Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Red Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#1490 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Red Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red 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.
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red 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.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Red 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
60%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Red Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
13%
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White
11%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Red Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Red 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
68%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Red 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Red Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Elementary School's ranking?
Red Elementary School is ranked #1490 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Red Elementary School often compared to?
Red Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foerster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Red Elementary School?
586 students attend Red Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Red Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Elementary School?
Red Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Elementary School offer ?
Red Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Red Elementary School part of?
Red Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Red Elementary School located?
Red Elementary School is located in the Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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