Petersen Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 14404 Waterloo Dr
       Houston, TX  77045-6620


(713) 434-5630

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4057th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,997 Help


Students who attend Petersen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lawson Middle
High:    Madison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.3%
African American:
20.7%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.5% Help


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Compare Details Petersen Elementary ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 123rd 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 19.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.3%), African American (20.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Petersen Elementary is 13.4, which is the 10th 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 Petersen Elementary is $10,997, which is the 50th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Petersen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Petersen Elementary 4057th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Petersen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Petersen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.93 2519th 3465 27.3%
2005 8.15 3403rd 3475 2.1%
2006 0.83 3474th 3476 0.1%
2007 0.81 3717th 3724 0.2%
2008 15.28 3545th 3768 5.9%
2009 23.91 3440th 3884 11.4%
2010 19.85 3604th 3937 8.5%
2011 48.50 2500th 4095 38.9%
2012 49.39 2320th 4206 44.8%
2013 19.62 3817th 4221 9.6%
2014 24.63 3642nd 4260 14.5%
2015 4.49 4254th 4320 1.5%
2016 15.15 3924th 4286 8.4%
2017 12.56 4114th 4329 5.0%
2018 23.09 3628th 4359 16.8%
2019 19.60 3947th 4479 11.9%
2021 22.55 3676th 4578 19.7%
2022 39.56 2763rd 4581 39.7%
2023 19.19 4057th 4647 12.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.21 1692nd 3226 47.6%
2019 46.05 1781st 3333 46.6%
2021 24.39 2988th 3446 13.3%
2022 51.03 1588th 3487 54.5%
2023 33.92 2583rd 3556 27.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.31 680th 3558 80.9%
2021 21.90 3418th 3799 10.0%
2023 13.95 4018th 4086 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.41 3216th 4264 24.6%
2019 27.36 3619th 4309 16.0%
2021 32.83 3193rd 4451 28.3%
2022 53.83 1898th 4477 57.6%
2023 26.75 3730th 4521 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.61 3335th 4306 22.5%
2019 25.36 3605th 4348 17.1%
2021 18.99 3948th 4499 12.2%
2022 37.05 2969th 4561 34.9%
2023 13.58 4328th 4588 5.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.70 2990th 3106 3.7%
2019 17.48 2968th 3184 6.8%
2021 18.10 2645th 3006 12.0%
2022 13.75 2819th 2958 4.7%
2023 8.35 2888th 2980 3.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.33 2053rd 4240 51.6%
2019 52.40 1811th 4295 57.8%
2021 29.69 3388th 4331 21.8%
2022 55.57 1713th 4461 61.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.61 3892nd 4319 9.9%
2019 16.15 4032nd 4357 7.5%
2021 31.98 3043rd 4498 32.3%
2022 45.06 2440th 4563 46.5%
2023 29.41 3448th 4585 24.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.34 2398th 2483 3.4%
2019 21.46 2257th 2515 10.3%
2021 43.91 1270th 2444 48.0%
2022 49.79 1090th 2421 55.0%
2023 20.80 2182nd 2443 10.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Petersen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.98 2851st 4168 31.6%
2019 30.64 3245th 4188 22.5%
2021 27.71 3387th 4329 21.8%
2022 52.14 1948th 4376 55.5%
2023 30.24 3368th 4401 23.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Petersen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 15 422 3 84 n/a n/a n/a 0 524
1989 17 382 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 11 372 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 16 348 1 96 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 15 356 1 106 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 11 387 0 124 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 19 385 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 11 371 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 11 371 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 8 416 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 7 431 0 171 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 13 388 0 202 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 7 346 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 10 333 0 259 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 7 314 1 328 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 7 314 1 328 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 6 376 0 316 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2005 8 330 0 370 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 3 326 0 432 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2007 5 281 0 472 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2008 4 180 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 3 186 1 491 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2010 1 214 0 468 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2011 5 206 1 458 0 0 2 0 672
2012 6 187 1 433 0 0 3 0 630
2013 6 142 1 434 1 0 3 0 587
2014 11 174 2 452 1 0 1 0 641
2015 7 162 1 468 1 0 1 0 640
2016 8 126 4 391 0 0 1 0 530
2017 6 85 2 413 2 0 0 0 508
2018 4 80 1 369 2 1 0 0 457
2019 4 73 3 338 2 0 1 0 421
2020 4 95 4 307 0 0 1 0 411
2021 4 79 5 299 0 0 2 0 389
2022 4 71 6 301 0 0 1 0 383
2023 5 78 5 287 0 0 1 0 376

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 Petersen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 32.0 16.3 n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1991 461 29.9 15.4 n/a
1992 479 31.6 15.1 62.8
1993 522 33.0 15.8 62.6
1994 548 36.9 14.9 68.8
1995 535 35.0 15.3 83.9
1996 535 35.0 15.3 83.9
1997 568 36.0 15.8 82
1998 609 36.9 16.5 81.6
1999 603 38.0 15.9 91
2000 584 38.0 15.4 88.2
2001 602 31.0 19.4 90.5
2002 650 41.0 15.9 89.4
2003 650 41.0 15.9 89.4
2004 698 41.5 16.8 89.7
2005 708 43.9 16.1 93.6
2006 761 45.6 16.7 94.9
2007 758 47.5 16.0 70.6
2008 641 41.0 15.6 75.5
2009 681 37.0 18.4 73.6
2010 683 40.5 16.8 67.1
2011 672 42.0 15.9 57.1
2012 630 36.0 17.4 50.2
2013 587 36.0 16.3 96.9
2014 641 35.7 17.9 97.7
2015 640 34.0 18.8 85.6
2016 530 35.0 15.1 97.5
2017 508 30.0 16.9 94.7
2018 457 29.0 15.7 93.7
2019 421 29.0 14.5 91.7
2020 411 28.0 14.6 97.8
2021 389 30.0 12.9 93.8
2022 383 29.2 13.0 96.3
2023 376 28.0 13.4 95.5

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 Petersen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 32.0 16.3 n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1991 461 29.9 15.4 n/a
1992 479 31.6 15.1 62.8
1993 522 33.0 15.8 62.6
1994 548 36.9 14.9 68.8
1995 535 35.0 15.3 83.9
1996 535 35.0 15.3 83.9
1997 568 36.0 15.8 82
1998 609 36.9 16.5 81.6
1999 603 38.0 15.9 91
2000 584 38.0 15.4 88.2
2001 602 31.0 19.4 90.5
2002 650 41.0 15.9 89.4
2003 650 41.0 15.9 89.4
2004 698 41.5 16.8 89.7
2005 708 43.9 16.1 93.6
2006 761 45.6 16.7 94.9
2007 758 47.5 16.0 70.6
2008 641 41.0 15.6 75.5
2009 681 37.0 18.4 73.6
2010 683 40.5 16.8 67.1
2011 672 42.0 15.9 57.1
2012 630 36.0 17.4 50.2
2013 587 36.0 16.3 96.9
2014 641 35.7 17.9 97.7
2015 640 34.0 18.8 85.6
2016 530 35.0 15.1 97.5
2017 508 30.0 16.9 94.7
2018 457 29.0 15.7 93.7
2019 421 29.0 14.5 91.7
2020 411 28.0 14.6 97.8
2021 389 30.0 12.9 93.8
2022 383 29.2 13.0 96.3
2023 376 28.0 13.4 95.5

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 Petersen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,427 (14.7%) $8,274 (85.3%) $9,702
2020 $1,692 (16.0%) $8,912 (84.0%) $10,604
2021 $1,089 (9.9%) $9,908 (90.1%) $10,997

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Petersen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3947th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4057th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Petersen Elementary)3423
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Petersen Elementary)5215
 37%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Petersen Elementary)4239
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Petersen Elementary)6322
 41%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Petersen Elementary)2328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Petersen Elementary)2532
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Petersen Elementary)2435
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Petersen Elementary)3838
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Petersen Elementary)2918
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421376
 10.7%
African American7378
 6.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic338287
 15.1%
Pacific Islander00
White45
 25%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%95.5%
 3.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Petersen Elementary.

Students at Petersen Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 21% African American, 1% White, 1% Asian.

Petersen Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Petersen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawson Middle
High : Madison High School


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