Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average elementary schools: Harris R P Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Harris R P Elementary School has a regular student population of 382 with a 13.6 students/teacher ratio while Anderson Elementary School has 582 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7 students/teacher ratio.
Harris R P Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 57 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Anderson Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 72 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 83 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 57 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 83 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Distinction Designations for Harris R P Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Harris R P Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 81.68% of student population, followed by African Americans (16.49%), Asians (0.79%), Two or More Races (0.79%) and Whites or Caucasians (0.26%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Anderson Elementary School, Hispanics make up 78.87% of student population, followed by African Americans (17.35%), Whites or Caucasians (1.55%), Asians (1.37%), Two or More Races (0.69%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
Based on household incomes, Harris R P Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 97.64% compared to 97.59% at Anderson Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Harris R P Elementary School has 231 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 60.47% of student population. Anderson Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 361 or about 62.03% of student population.
In addition, Harris R P Elementary School has 60.73% bilingual students, 0.79% are in the gifted and talented program, while 7.85% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Anderson Elementary School with 62.20% bilingual students, 2.92% gifted and talented students and 6.87% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.49% | 63 |
| Hispanic | 81.68% | 312 |
| White | 0.26% | 1 |
| Asian | 0.79% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 382 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.64% | 373 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 60.47% | 231 |
| Total Students | 100% | 382 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.35% | 101 |
| Hispanic | 78.87% | 459 |
| White | 1.55% | 9 |
| Asian | 1.37% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 582 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.59% | 568 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 62.03% | 361 |
| Total Students | 100% | 582 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 60.73% | 232 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.79% | 3 |
| Special Education | 7.85% | 30 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.56% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 382 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 62.20% | 362 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.92% | 17 |
| Special Education | 6.87% | 40 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.70% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 582 |
28 teachers employed at Harris R P Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8 years. The 37 teachers at Anderson Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Harris R P Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Anderson Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Harris R P Elementary School there are 23 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Anderson Elementary School there are 30 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.12% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.12% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 10.68% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.68% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 53.74% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.68% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 28 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 8.11% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.22% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.32% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 5.41% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.43% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.51% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 82.21% | 23 |
| Male Teachers | 17.79% | 5 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 28 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 81.08% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 18.92% | 7 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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