Reece Academy

2223 Esther St
Houston, TX 77088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Reece Academy serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Reece Academy's student population of 411 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Reece Academy is 0.52, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
37%
53%
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Black
59%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Reece Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Reece Academy 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
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Reece Academy often compared to?
Reece Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Osborne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Reece Academy?
411 students attend Reece Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Reece Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reece Academy?
Reece Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reece Academy offer ?
Reece Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Reece Academy part of?
Reece Academy is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Reece Academy located?
Reece Academy is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Acres Home.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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