Cunningham El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,544th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Cunningham El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cunningham El 1,544th 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Cunningham El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 223 students tested
Cunningham El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 536 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.3% | 76.3% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 10.8% | 18.5% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 3.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Cunningham El
Typical home value $254K in zip 77081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cunningham El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Rodriguez ElHouston ISD · 0.5 mi away3,498th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 42% - 8Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter SchoolAmigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch · 0.7 mi away · charter1,049th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 58% - 4Ser-Ninos Charter ElSer-Ninos Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter3,071st of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 40% - 10Kolter ElHouston ISD · 0.8 mi away171st of 4,406
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 10Condit ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away420th of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 68% - 7School at St George PlaceHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away1,486th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 47% - 3Ser-Ninos Charter El IISer-Ninos Charter School · 1.3 mi away · charter3,364th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 10Mandarin Immersion Magnet SchoolHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away22nd of 4,406
ELA 90% · Math 90%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cunningham El in?
Cunningham El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Cunningham El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cunningham El 1,544th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cunningham El?
Hispanic 76%, Black 19%, Asian 3%, White 2% (536 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cunningham El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77081 is $254K 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.