Durham El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,545th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Durham El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Durham El 1,545th 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 48th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Durham El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 242 students tested
Durham El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 570 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.7% | 61.1% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 13.7% | 25.1% | ▲ 11.4 pts | |
| Black | 21.0% | 11.4% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Durham El
Typical home value $545K in zip 77018 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Durham El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity TidwellBrazos School for Inquiry & Creativity · 0.9 mi away · charter2,716th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 43% - 4Highland Hts ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away2,748th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 45% - 5Garden Oaks MontessoriHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away2,631st of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 36% - 10Oak Forest ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away94th of 4,406
ELA 87% · Math 82% - 6Kennedy ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away1,787th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 54% - 2Wesley ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,718th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 30% - 3Stevens ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,113th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 42% - 8Burrus ElHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away1,119th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Durham El in?
Durham El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Durham El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Durham El 1,545th 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 Durham El?
Hispanic 61%, White 25%, Black 11%, Two or more races 1% (570 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Durham El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77018 is $545K 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.