Summary:
Zip code 77007 in Houston is home to three public elementary schools—Harvard Elementary, Crockett Elementary, and Memorial Elementary—all part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5 with enrollments ranging from 474 to 657 students.
Harvard Elementary is the clear standout, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 96th percentile statewide—placing it among the top 4% of all Texas elementary schools. Its academic scores in Reading, Math, and Science are dramatically higher than both district and state averages, with 5th-grade Science proficiency (54%) nearly double the state average (30%). In contrast, Crockett Elementary is the most challenged school, with the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (65%) and the lowest performance, particularly in 3rd-grade Math (37% vs. the state average of 45%). Memorial Elementary is a steady performer, maintaining a 4-star rating for three years and ranking in the 87th percentile, performing above district and state averages but not matching Harvard’s dominance.
A key takeaway is that spending does not equal success: Memorial Elementary spends the most per student ($11,240) yet is outperformed by Harvard Elementary, which spends nearly $1,600 less ($9,662). Additionally, Crockett Elementary has shown improvement, jumping from the 40th to the 64th percentile in two years, but its recent scores in lower-grade Reading and Math suggest this progress is fragile. For parents, Harvard Elementary offers the strongest academic program, while Crockett Elementary may require additional support, particularly in early-grade math.
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