Gross Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 12583 S Gessner Dr
       Houston, TX  77071-2848


(713) 778-8450

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3860th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,446 Help


Students who attend Gross Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Welch Middle
High:    Westbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.6%
African American:
42.0%
Asian:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details Gross Elementary ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 116th 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 22.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.6%), African American (42%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gross Elementary is 16.6, which is the 86th 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 Gross Elementary is $10,446, which is the 78th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gross Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gross Elementary 3860th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Gross Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Gross Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.96 3328th 3465 4.0%
2005 11.09 3368th 3475 3.1%
2006 11.76 3345th 3476 3.8%
2007 15.21 3514th 3724 5.6%
2008 17.61 3482nd 3768 7.6%
2009 15.61 3648th 3884 6.1%
2010 24.08 3490th 3937 11.4%
2011 15.78 3856th 4095 5.8%
2012 24.02 3691st 4206 12.2%
2013 22.71 3702nd 4221 12.3%
2014 16.63 3932nd 4260 7.7%
2015 11.78 4071st 4320 5.8%
2016 5.00 4189th 4286 2.3%
2017 15.62 3989th 4329 7.9%
2018 16.56 3969th 4359 8.9%
2019 14.27 4182nd 4479 6.6%
2021 37.62 2698th 4578 41.1%
2022 20.86 3899th 4581 14.9%
2023 22.40 3860th 4647 16.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.01 2159th 3226 33.1%
2019 31.09 2614th 3333 21.6%
2021 36.33 2276th 3446 34.0%
2022 33.42 2581st 3487 26.0%
2023 41.97 2128th 3556 40.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 3050th 3558 14.3%
2019 15.74 3634th 3684 1.4%
2021 22.59 3343rd 3799 12.0%
2022 16.82 3808th 3952 3.6%
2023 32.08 2971st 4086 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.94 3609th 4264 15.4%
2019 22.38 3871st 4309 10.2%
2021 53.90 1765th 4451 60.3%
2022 30.24 3500th 4477 21.8%
2023 31.17 3454th 4521 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.10 3718th 4306 13.7%
2019 15.80 4062nd 4348 6.6%
2021 36.83 2748th 4499 38.9%
2022 22.32 3893rd 4561 14.6%
2023 23.03 3870th 4588 15.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.37 3100th 3106 0.2%
2021 26.05 2438th 3006 18.9%
2023 27.13 2602nd 2980 12.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 3515th 4240 17.1%
2019 26.78 3601st 4295 16.2%
2021 38.53 2683rd 4331 38.1%
2022 33.98 3228th 4461 27.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.09 4054th 4319 6.1%
2019 14.88 4092nd 4357 6.1%
2021 41.01 2499th 4498 44.4%
2022 23.47 3785th 4563 17.1%
2023 23.70 3786th 4585 17.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.31 1899th 2483 23.5%
2019 23.30 2193rd 2515 12.8%
2021 65.50 540th 2444 77.9%
2022 37.06 1593rd 2421 34.2%
2023 35.81 1617th 2443 33.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.73 3479th 4168 16.5%
2019 25.84 3516th 4188 16.0%
2021 32.52 3072nd 4329 29.0%
2022 28.27 3513th 4376 19.7%
2023 36.13 3008th 4401 31.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gross Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 6 347 44 155 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 6 347 44 155 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 8 441 59 223 1 n/a n/a 0 732
2005 4 441 56 244 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2006 9 479 62 287 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2007 10 436 62 292 1 n/a n/a 0 801
2008 8 427 54 338 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2009 7 444 51 319 1 n/a n/a 0 822
2010 5 415 51 318 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2011 3 423 43 342 0 1 1 0 813
2012 12 345 35 285 0 3 1 0 681
2013 4 325 30 295 1 4 2 0 661
2014 3 319 33 316 1 4 0 0 676
2015 13 360 28 322 0 4 1 0 728
2016 19 328 17 284 0 3 1 0 652
2017 20 293 16 308 0 2 3 0 642
2018 17 297 13 327 0 2 3 0 659
2019 12 273 10 336 0 0 5 0 636
2020 13 276 11 319 0 0 4 0 623
2021 11 241 7 272 0 0 3 0 534
2022 8 205 7 280 0 0 7 0 507
2023 6 202 15 253 1 0 4 0 481

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 Gross Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 553 31.0 17.8 71.1
2003 553 31.0 17.8 71.1
2004 732 38.5 19.0 65.3
2005 746 37.0 20.2 70.8
2006 838 44.0 19.0 81.3
2007 801 45.0 17.8 62.2
2008 828 46.0 18.0 70.2
2009 822 47.0 17.5 68.6
2010 789 49.0 16.1 65.7
2011 813 46.4 17.4 55.6
2012 681 38.9 17.4 55.9
2013 661 38.0 17.3 89.1
2014 676 37.9 17.8 93.9
2015 728 39.0 18.6 83.1
2016 652 38.0 17.1 85.7
2017 642 35.5 18.0 83.8
2018 659 35.5 18.5 93.5
2019 636 34.3 18.5 99.5
2020 623 32.5 19.1 98.7
2021 534 33.0 16.1 95.9
2022 507 24.2 20.8 98.8
2023 481 28.9 16.6 98.3

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 Gross Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 553 31.0 17.8 71.1
2003 553 31.0 17.8 71.1
2004 732 38.5 19.0 65.3
2005 746 37.0 20.2 70.8
2006 838 44.0 19.0 81.3
2007 801 45.0 17.8 62.2
2008 828 46.0 18.0 70.2
2009 822 47.0 17.5 68.6
2010 789 49.0 16.1 65.7
2011 813 46.4 17.4 55.6
2012 681 38.9 17.4 55.9
2013 661 38.0 17.3 89.1
2014 676 37.9 17.8 93.9
2015 728 39.0 18.6 83.1
2016 652 38.0 17.1 85.7
2017 642 35.5 18.0 83.8
2018 659 35.5 18.5 93.5
2019 636 34.3 18.5 99.5
2020 623 32.5 19.1 98.7
2021 534 33.0 16.1 95.9
2022 507 24.2 20.8 98.8
2023 481 28.9 16.6 98.3

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 Gross Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,403 (16.8%) $6,927 (83.2%) $8,330
2020 $1,547 (16.1%) $8,076 (83.9%) $9,623
2021 $1,280 (12.3%) $9,166 (87.7%) $10,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gross Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4182nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3860th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gross Elementary)1421
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gross Elementary)1821
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gross Elementary)3919
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gross Elementary)2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Gross Elementary)2221
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gross Elementary)3725
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Gross Elementary)2444
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gross Elementary)3042
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Gross Elementary)2426
 2%
   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 Students636481
 24.4%
African American273202
 26%
American Indian01
Asian1015
 50%
Hispanic336253
 24.7%
Pacific Islander00
White126
 50%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%98.3%
 1.2%


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Gross Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Gross Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 42% African American, 3% Asian, 1% White.

Students who attend Gross Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Welch Middle
High : Westbury High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Gross Elementary.


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