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Kolter Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

414^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Kolter Elementary in Bellaire, TX, is a high-performing public school within the Houston Independent School District (Isd), serving 771 students in grades PK through 5 and consistently ranking in the top 9% of Texas elementary schools. This school stands out for its exceptional academic results, particularly in science, where 75.44% of 5th graders were proficient in 2024-2025—a staggering 50 percentage points above the district average. While it is outperformed by the elite West University Elementary (ranked #11 in the state), Kolter surpasses other nearby HISD schools like Condit Elementary and Twain Elementary, making it a premier choice in the area.

One of Kolter’s most remarkable strengths is its support for Special Education students, who ranked in the 99.6th percentile statewide in 2023-2024—an extraordinary achievement that few schools can match. However, the school shows a contrasting performance for its economically disadvantaged students, whose ranking dropped from the 93rd to the 53rd percentile in the latest year. This disparity suggests that while Kolter excels for some groups, it may face challenges in serving all students equally. Additionally, the school’s per-student spending ($8,720) is lower than that of lower-performing neighbors like Cunningham Elementary ($10,662), indicating that its success is driven by effective teaching and strong leadership rather than a larger budget.

For families seeking a top-tier education without the extreme affluence of West University, Kolter offers a compelling “Goldilocks” option. With a free/reduced lunch rate of 23.6%, it serves a more economically diverse student body than the absolute top performers, yet still achieves outstanding results. While its statewide rank dipped slightly to #414 (91st percentile) in 2025-2026 from its historical 95th-97th percentile range, Kolter remains a 5-star school that dramatically outperforms nearby schools like Rodriguez Elementary (31st percentile). Its consistent excellence, especially in science and special education, makes it a standout choice for parents in the Bellaire area.

771

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,884

Per pupil spending ?

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6300 Ave B
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 726-3630

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Kolter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Meyerland Middle
High:	Bellaire High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.5%

Hispanic:

27.6%

African American:

12.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (71% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Houston Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg51%

Texas avg51%

414^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 170Elementary Schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd)

438^th of 951Houston Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.2	414 of 4627	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.8	152 of 4651	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	151 of 4710	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	255 of 4647	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	172 of 4581	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	123 of 4578	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	162 of 4479	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	231 of 4359	94.7%	★★★★★
2017	95.3	186 of 4329	95.7%	★★★★★
2016	84.6	503 of 4286	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	79.4	773 of 4320	82.1%	★★★★☆
2014	88.0	291 of 4260	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	88.1	295 of 4221	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	91.2	160 of 4206	96.2%	★★★★★
2011	85.4	165 of 4095	96.0%	★★★★★
2010	82.6	306 of 3937	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	86.3	127 of 3884	96.7%	★★★★★
2008	89.5	16 of 3768	99.6%	★★★★★
2007	85.0	150 of 3724	96.0%	★★★★★
2006	85.4	159 of 3476	95.4%	★★★★★
2005	85.8	169 of 3475	95.1%	★★★★★
2004	87.1	79 of 3465	97.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	481 of 2406	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	92.4	73 of 2443	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	92.8	86 of 2443	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	89.3	127 of 2421	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	82.2	213 of 2444	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	74.1	395 of 2515	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	309 of 2483	87.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.0	103 of 999	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	50 of 1045	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	74.5	196 of 1015	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	139 of 957	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	79.1	143 of 967	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	259 of 1009	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	81.8	78 of 1005	92.2%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	73.2	691 of 4461	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	48.5	1941 of 4331	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	1548 of 4295	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	90.3	144 of 4240	96.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	457 of 1643	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	384 of 3668	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	49.1	1729 of 3556	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.2	1579 of 3487	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	1536 of 3446	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.6	1245 of 3333	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.5	1522 of 3226	52.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	572 of 4575	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	95.6	125 of 4658	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	207 of 4588	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	270 of 4561	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	243 of 4499	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.6	173 of 4348	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	288 of 4306	93.3%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	1321 of 3075	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.4	868 of 2980	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	695 of 2958	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	747 of 3006	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.7	904 of 3184	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	1034 of 3106	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	1121 of 4413	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	311 of 4465	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	70.8	899 of 4401	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	423 of 4376	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	182 of 4329	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	83.3	355 of 4188	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	67.0	1021 of 4168	75.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	2138 of 4520	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.0	299 of 4594	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	73.7	710 of 4521	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	609 of 4477	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	61.7	1304 of 4451	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	65.8	1036 of 4309	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	756 of 4264	82.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.9	285 of 4582	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	154 of 4647	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	315 of 4585	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	115 of 4563	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	98.2	57 of 4498	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	94.8	135 of 4357	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	212 of 4319	95.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.3	149 of 1106	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	104 of 1128	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	88.7	55 of 1004	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	92.4	30 of 1112	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	74.8	203 of 1046	80.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	91.1	171 of 4301	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	99.1	19 of 4292	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.1	38 of 4086	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.6	64 of 3952	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.8	97 of 3799	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	453 of 3684	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	346 of 3558	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.4	260 of 3006	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	45 of 3108	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.4	39 of 3106	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	36 of 3082	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.4	61 of 3082	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	29 of 3142	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.6	24 of 3127	99.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)96th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)91st percentile~ school

Asian (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)87th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)87th percentile-5 vs school

At Risk (2022)85th percentile-12 vs school

African American (2026)80th percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)75th percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)72nd percentile-19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)57th percentile-34 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)53rd percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading74%+20 vs state

Mathematics68%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Kolter Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6300 Ave B	Bellaire	77401	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(713) 726-3630	771	43	17.9	23.6%	343 (44.5%)	94 (12.2%)	213 (27.6%)	79 (10.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.9%)	89.2	414^th of 4627 public elementary schools	91.1%		95.8	152^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	96.7%	262							70.6	73.3	79.2	68.1	61.7	74.4	$7,884
Cunningham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Gulfton St	Houston	77081	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 295-5223	562	32	17.2	92.9%	8 (1.4%)	111 (19.8%)	418 (74.4%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	39	2826^th of 4627 public elementary schools	38.9%		41.8	2654^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.9%	172		0.0					32.8	50.8	55.9	37.5	30.4	52.2	$10,205
Condit Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 S Third	Bellaire	77401	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 295-5255	730	45	16.3	36.2%	260 (35.6%)	54 (7.4%)	248 (34.0%)	122 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.0%)	91.6	310^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.7	241^st of 4651 public elementary schools	94.8%	69	63.6	58.3	83.3	61.5	37.5	22.2	75.3	82.4	82.1	62.6	67.7	71.8	$8,227
West University Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3756 University Blvd	Houston	77005	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 295-5215	1,183	64	18.5	6.1%	661 (55.9%)	29 (2.5%)	186 (15.7%)	208 (17.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (8.2%)	99.4	11^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.4	8^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.8%	3							92.7	93.5	95.1	93.2	94.9	93.8	$6,891
Horn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4530 Holly St	Bellaire	77401	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 295-5264	750	41	18.3	15.5%	233 (31.1%)	65 (8.7%)	131 (17.5%)	249 (33.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (9.3%)	92.7	266^th of 4627 public elementary schools	94.3%		94.9	187^th of 4651 public elementary schools	96.0%	79							66.7	80.4	82.4	70.4	74.5	78.0	$7,333
Rodriguez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5858 Chimney Rock	Houston	77081	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 295-3870	917	51	17.9	97.9%	9 (1.0%)	67 (7.3%)	808 (88.1%)	30 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	33.7	3173^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	31.4%		24.7	3744^th of 4651 public elementary schools	19.5%	571							44.1	23.1	33.1	49.2	39.6	49.6	$9,796
Twain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 Braes Blvd	Houston	77025	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 295-5230	924	50	18.5	19.3%	313 (33.9%)	154 (16.7%)	241 (26.1%)	138 (14.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.1%)	90.8	328^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.9%		94	223^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	95.2%	105							79.0	77.5	86.3	64.8	62.3	69.9	$8,028
Services-Ninos Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5815 Alder Dr	Houston	77081	Harris County	Services-Ninos Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 667-6145	512	29	17.8	95.5%	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	493 (96.3%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26.5	3659^th of 4627 public elementary schools	20.9%		37.9	2934^th of 4651 public elementary schools	36.9%	725	36.1	43.3		41.7	55.2		39.4	52.2	27.4	34.4	52.2	19.4	$11,462
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5503 El Camino Del Rey	Houston	77081	Harris County	Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Pub Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 349-9945	524	29	18.0	97.5%	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	514 (98.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	1798^th of 4627 public elementary schools	61.1%		73.1	998^th of 4651 public elementary schools	78.5%	800							40.9	55.1	72.1	49.3	46.4	47.1	$9,451
Services-Ninos Charter Elementary II	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5919 Dashwood Dr	Houston	77081	Harris County	Services-Ninos Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 432-9400	246	11	22.5	98.8%	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	242 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	3189^th of 4627 public elementary schools	31.1%		49.3	2182^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	53.1%	1007	18.2	23.1	45.5	9.1	15.4	36.4	12.5	30.4	65.0	12.5	45.5	50.0	$9,343

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolter Elementary

How many students attend Kolter Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 771 students attended Kolter Elementary.

What district is Kolter Elementary in?

Houston Independent School District (Isd)

Is Kolter Elementary a good school?

Yes. Kolter Elementary ranks in the top 8.9% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Kolter Elementary?

Students at Kolter Elementary are 44% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Kolter Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kolter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meyerland Middle
High : Bellaire High School

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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