Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zelma Hutsell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School's student population of 855 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zelma Hutsell Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4698 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zelma Hutsell Elementary School's ranking?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is ranked #4698 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zelma Hutsell Elementary School?
855 students attend Zelma Hutsell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Zelma Hutsell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zelma Hutsell Elementary School?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zelma Hutsell Elementary School offer ?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zelma Hutsell Elementary School part of?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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