Summary
De Chaumes Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 697 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Houston Independent School District. The school has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 512 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 2,982 out of 4,651 in the current 2024-2025 school year, both with a 2-star rating.
De Chaumes Elementary has a very high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 97.29% to 98.30% in recent years, indicating it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. The school's student-teacher ratio has been increasing, from 15.8 in 2021-2022 to 17.4 in 2023-2024, which is higher than nearby schools. However, the school's spending per student has increased, from $8,075 in 2018-2019 to $9,511 in 2020-2021, suggesting a focus on providing additional resources and support for its students.
Academically, De Chaumes Elementary's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Houston ISD and Texas state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate is 39.18%, compared to 48.18% for Houston ISD and 52.02% for Texas. However, the school's 5th grade reading proficiency rate is 60%, which is higher than the district and state averages. Nearby schools, such as Lyons Elementary and Burbank Elementary, generally outperform De Chaumes Elementary in academic measures.
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