Cornelius El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,491st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%· Stable
Cornelius El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cornelius El 1,491st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 66th in 2025.
Cornelius El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 341 students tested
Cornelius El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 753 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.4% | 85.5% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.5% | 11.8% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Cornelius El
Typical home value $185K in zip 77087 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cornelius El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Seguin ElHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away1,635th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 60% - –Bellfort Early Childhood CenterHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away
- 4Golfcrest ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away2,699th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 7Gregg ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away1,354th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 57% - 2Lewis ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away3,547th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 9Houston Gateway AcademyHouston Gateway Academy Inc · 1.2 mi away · charter872nd of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 64% - 3Academy of Accelerated LearningAcademy of Accelerated Learning Inc · 1.2 mi away · charter3,212th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 38% - 5Garden Villas ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away2,630th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cornelius El in?
Cornelius El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Cornelius El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cornelius El 1,491st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cornelius El?
Hispanic 86%, Black 12%, White 1% (753 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cornelius El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77087 is $185K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.