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West Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-4

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

West Elementary in Cypress, TX, is a PK-4 school serving 740 students within the highly-ranked Tomball Independent School District (Isd), earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 97th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.

What truly sets West Elementary apart is its exceptional performance with all student groups, making it a standout "equity champion." The school ranks in the 99th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with low socio-economic status students and African American students, and in the 98th percentile for English Language Learners. This is particularly impressive given the school's low poverty rate of just 20.95%. In contrast, nearby Rosehill Elementary, also in Tomball ISD, has a much higher poverty rate (51.93%) and significantly lower overall performance (79th percentile), highlighting that West's success with its specific demographic is not a district-wide given. Even compared to its closest neighbor, Grand Oaks Elementary (just 1.52 miles away), West Elementary shows much more stable and consistently high test scores, while Grand Oaks experienced notable year-over-year drops in 4th Grade Math and Reading proficiency.

Academically, West Elementary significantly outpaces both its district and state averages in Reading and Mathematics, with strong year-over-year growth—for example, 4th Grade Mathematics proficiency jumped from 72.73% to 85.06%. While the school excels across nearly all subgroups, its performance for Multi-racial students (80th percentile) is a relative area for potential focus. For families comparing options, West Elementary's consistent top-tier performance places it above nearby high-performing schools from other districts, such as Swenke Elementary (96th percentile) and Keith Elementary (93rd percentile) from Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd), proving that individual school performance matters more than district rankings alone.

740

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

20.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18444 Cypress Heights Dr
Cypress, TX 77433-6668

(281) 357-3100

District: Tomball Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.1%

Hispanic:

25.7%

Asian:

14.2%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (80% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg74%

Texas avg49%

126^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 3%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd)

31^st of 951Tomball Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

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)

African American (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)94th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2026)89th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)80th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading84%+32 vs state

Mathematics76%+30 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 Mathematics 4th 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
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	18444 Cypress Heights Dr	Cypress	77433	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 357-3100	740	48	15.4	20.9%	341 (46.1%)	54 (7.3%)	190 (25.7%)	105 (14.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.5%)	96.1	126^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.3%					(n/a)				80.4	87.4		66.2	85.1		$00
Grand Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	20241 Cypress Rosehill	Tomball	77377	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-2085	548	43	12.7	40.1%	236 (43.1%)	54 (9.9%)	183 (33.4%)	48 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	91.7	304^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.4%		74.7	940^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.8%	636				71.9	75.4		62.9	77.9		$7,809
Swenke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	22400 Fairfield Place Dr	Cypress	77433	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 213-1200	892	52	17.2	14.0%	526 (59.0%)	59 (6.6%)	182 (20.4%)	74 (8.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.5%)	94.5	195^th of 4627 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.1	262^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	94.4%	67				82.0	80.4	83.4	66.4	74.6	76.8	$7,538
Keith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20550 Fairfield Green	Cypress	77433	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 213-1744	1,135	66	17.3	27.8%	466 (41.1%)	165 (14.5%)	258 (22.7%)	170 (15.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (6.3%)	91.1	318^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.1%		90.4	360^th of 4651 public elementary schools	92.3%	42				82.7	82.1	79.1	65.4	74.7	62.5	$7,061
Rosehill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	17950 Waller Tomball Rd	Tomball	77377	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 357-3075	751	58	12.9	51.9%	204 (27.2%)	45 (6.0%)	459 (61.1%)	13 (1.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	74.6	950^th of 4627 public elementary schools	79.5%		71.1	1084^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.7%	134	14.3	23.5	20.0	57.6	71.6		51.9	57.9		$9,192
Ault Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21010 Maple Village Dr	Cypress	77429	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 373-2800	930	59	15.6	36.2%	365 (39.2%)	117 (12.6%)	320 (34.4%)	86 (9.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.2%)	74.8	943^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	79.6%		83.8	615^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.8%	328				57.0	69.9	66.5	51.9	75.2	51.5	$7,728
Wildwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	13802 Northpointe Blvd	Tomball	77377	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3040	819	57	14.3	18.4%	357 (43.6%)	65 (7.9%)	161 (19.7%)	196 (23.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.6%)	95.3	153^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	96.7%		97.2	97^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.9%	56				73.1	84.2		69.8	84.8		$8,405
Farney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14425 Barker Cypress	Houston	77429	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 373-2850	911	60	15.0	47.2%	278 (30.5%)	144 (15.8%)	320 (35.1%)	103 (11.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (6.8%)	80.9	727^th of 4627 public elementary schools	84.3%		83.1	642^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	86.2%	85				63.0	59.3	76.0	52.7	69.0	68.4	$7,185
Bryan Lowe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	31502 Conifer Farm Dr	Hockley	77447	Harris County	Waller Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(936) 310-6600	839	50	16.8	58.8%	129 (15.4%)	124 (14.8%)	517 (61.6%)	44 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	64.5	1382^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	70.1%					(n/a)				64.5	65.6	53.7	54.3	58.9	37.6	$00
Black Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14155 Grant Rd	Cypress	77429	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 320-7145	1,125	74	15.2	47.3%	345 (30.7%)	136 (12.1%)	476 (42.3%)	98 (8.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.8%)	75.3	928^th of 4627 public elementary schools	79.9%		80	747^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.9%	181				71.1	70.7	67.0	59.3	70.7	41.2	$8,038

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary?

Students at West Elementary are 46% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is West Elementary a good school?

Yes! West Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 126^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools.

What district is West Elementary in?

Tomball Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend West Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 740 students attended West Elementary.

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