Kelso Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 5800 Southmund St
       Houston, TX  77033-1832


(713) 845-7451

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4375th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,269 Help


Students who attend Kelso Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Attucks Middle
High:    Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.7%
African American:
36.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Kelso Elementary ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 147th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.7%), African American (36.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelso Elementary is 14.1, which is the 18th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelso Elementary is $10,269, which is the 85th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kelso Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kelso Elementary 4375th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kelso Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kelso Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.11 1283rd 3465 63.0%
2005 27.70 2919th 3475 16.0%
2006 38.18 2570th 3476 26.1%
2007 26.85 3193rd 3724 14.3%
2008 56.78 1845th 3768 51.0%
2009 77.40 644th 3884 83.4%
2010 0.11 3936th 3937 0.0%
2011 7.78 4008th 4095 2.1%
2012 43.48 2685th 4206 36.2%
2013 24.44 3625th 4221 14.1%
2014 30.28 3394th 4260 20.3%
2015 21.30 3718th 4320 13.9%
2016 13.96 3970th 4286 7.4%
2017 15.00 4015th 4329 7.3%
2018 11.75 4185th 4359 4.0%
2019 12.05 4269th 4479 4.7%
2021 19.82 3890th 4578 15.0%
2022 9.92 4413th 4581 3.7%
2023 12.58 4375th 4647 5.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.81 2328th 3226 27.8%
2019 34.24 2440th 3333 26.8%
2021 52.16 1360th 3446 60.5%
2022 33.26 2593rd 3487 25.6%
2023 21.72 3180th 3556 10.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.02 3510th 3558 1.3%
2019 29.34 2878th 3684 21.9%
2021 27.21 3029th 3799 20.3%
2022 24.09 3439th 3952 13.0%
2023 18.12 3867th 4086 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.76 3988th 4264 6.5%
2019 19.37 3990th 4309 7.4%
2021 28.23 3501st 4451 21.3%
2022 15.35 4220th 4477 5.7%
2023 17.23 4206th 4521 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.77 4105th 4306 4.7%
2019 17.24 3996th 4348 8.1%
2021 22.24 3727th 4499 17.2%
2022 12.17 4363rd 4561 4.3%
2023 13.69 4325th 4588 5.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 2716th 3106 12.6%
2019 52.50 1937th 3184 39.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.95 3179th 4240 25.0%
2019 34.02 3121st 4295 27.3%
2021 55.61 1459th 4331 66.3%
2022 24.01 3851st 4461 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.77 4146th 4319 4.0%
2019 9.95 4252nd 4357 2.4%
2021 20.23 3854th 4498 14.3%
2022 11.69 4359th 4563 4.5%
2023 16.52 4172nd 4585 9.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 2251st 2483 9.3%
2019 19.93 2300th 2515 8.5%
2021 17.69 2299th 2444 5.9%
2022 10.45 2379th 2421 1.7%
2023 19.47 2219th 2443 9.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kelso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.12 3638th 4168 12.7%
2019 23.53 3655th 4188 12.7%
2021 38.89 2646th 4329 38.9%
2022 28.91 3475th 4376 20.6%
2023 23.22 3785th 4401 14.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kelso Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 656 1 26 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 4 643 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1991 4 593 4 63 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1992 1 582 4 76 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1993 4 510 5 104 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 3 488 6 113 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1995 2 445 5 169 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 2 445 5 169 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 4 417 4 193 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 3 465 4 208 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 7 465 6 235 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2000 2 477 6 235 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2001 0 469 3 292 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2002 1 355 4 293 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 1 355 4 293 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 2 325 4 295 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 1 295 3 298 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 1 275 3 290 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 0 268 0 292 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2008 0 229 0 299 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 0 214 0 307 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 1 203 3 307 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 0 199 3 313 0 0 0 0 515
2012 2 164 3 286 0 0 0 0 455
2013 1 151 3 290 1 0 2 0 448
2014 0 151 2 287 0 0 5 0 445
2015 1 172 2 261 0 0 0 0 436
2016 2 163 2 283 0 0 1 0 451
2017 0 169 0 302 0 0 0 0 471
2018 0 150 0 289 0 1 1 0 441
2019 1 148 0 295 0 0 4 0 448
2020 3 174 0 306 1 0 8 0 492
2021 3 151 0 268 0 0 2 0 424
2022 1 156 0 244 0 0 5 0 406
2023 1 146 0 245 0 0 5 0 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelso Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 688 n/a n/a n/a
1990 679 39.0 17.4 n/a
1991 664 39.0 17.0 n/a
1992 663 38.2 17.3 74.8
1993 623 38.0 16.4 78.3
1994 610 36.0 16.9 80.8
1995 621 35.0 17.7 92.3
1996 621 35.0 17.7 92.3
1997 618 32.0 19.3 86.9
1998 680 31.0 21.9 86.2
1999 713 36.0 19.8 90.9
2000 720 40.0 18.0 90.3
2001 764 30.0 25.5 91.1
2002 653 39.0 16.7 89.9
2003 653 39.0 16.7 89.9
2004 626 37.9 16.5 89.6
2005 597 37.0 16.1 93
2006 569 39.0 14.6 96.7
2007 560 34.3 16.3 65.2
2008 528 38.0 13.9 69.1
2009 521 38.0 13.7 68.1
2010 514 39.0 13.1 59.9
2011 515 36.5 14.1 45.4
2012 455 30.0 15.1 38
2013 448 29.0 15.4 95.1
2014 445 27.0 16.4 96.4
2015 436 27.0 16.1 92.4
2016 451 28.0 16.1 93.8
2017 471 28.0 16.8 94.7
2018 441 26.0 16.9 79.6
2019 448 28.8 15.5 96
2020 492 25.0 19.6 97.4
2021 424 27.8 15.2 98.8
2022 406 25.0 16.2 97.3
2023 397 27.9 14.1 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kelso Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 688 n/a n/a n/a
1990 679 39.0 17.4 n/a
1991 664 39.0 17.0 n/a
1992 663 38.2 17.3 74.8
1993 623 38.0 16.4 78.3
1994 610 36.0 16.9 80.8
1995 621 35.0 17.7 92.3
1996 621 35.0 17.7 92.3
1997 618 32.0 19.3 86.9
1998 680 31.0 21.9 86.2
1999 713 36.0 19.8 90.9
2000 720 40.0 18.0 90.3
2001 764 30.0 25.5 91.1
2002 653 39.0 16.7 89.9
2003 653 39.0 16.7 89.9
2004 626 37.9 16.5 89.6
2005 597 37.0 16.1 93
2006 569 39.0 14.6 96.7
2007 560 34.3 16.3 65.2
2008 528 38.0 13.9 69.1
2009 521 38.0 13.7 68.1
2010 514 39.0 13.1 59.9
2011 515 36.5 14.1 45.4
2012 455 30.0 15.1 38
2013 448 29.0 15.4 95.1
2014 445 27.0 16.4 96.4
2015 436 27.0 16.1 92.4
2016 451 28.0 16.1 93.8
2017 471 28.0 16.8 94.7
2018 441 26.0 16.9 79.6
2019 448 28.8 15.5 96
2020 492 25.0 19.6 97.4
2021 424 27.8 15.2 98.8
2022 406 25.0 16.2 97.3
2023 397 27.9 14.1 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelso Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,452 (13.0%) $9,726 (87.0%) $11,178
2020 $1,515 (16.8%) $7,524 (83.2%) $9,039
2021 $1,073 (10.4%) $9,196 (89.6%) $10,269

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelso Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4269th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4375th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kelso Elementary)831
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kelso Elementary)2620
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kelso Elementary)6616
 50%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kelso Elementary)5711
 46%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Kelso Elementary)2312
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kelso Elementary)3224
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Kelso Elementary)2232
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kelso Elementary)3232
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kelso Elementary)2511
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Kelso Elementary)130
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4130
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448397
 11.4%
African American148146
 1.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic295245
 16.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%99.2%
 3.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Kelso Elementary.

Kelso Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Kelso Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Attucks Middle
High : Sterling High School

Students at Kelso Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 37% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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