Foerster El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,795th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
Foerster El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Foerster El 3,795th 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 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Foerster El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 216 students tested
Foerster El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 545 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.7% | 53.2% | ▲ 27.5 pts | |
| Black | 57.7% | 44.6% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 14.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Foerster El
Typical home value $263K in zip 77035 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Foerster El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2KIPP Mosaic PriKIPP Texas Public Schools · 0.5 mi away · charter3,704th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 29% - 5Fondren ElHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away2,321st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 36% - 2Meyerpark ElMeyerpark Charter · 0.8 mi away · charter3,643rd of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 6Accelerated Interdisciplinary AcadAccelerated Intermediate Academy · 0.8 mi away · charter2,151st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 5Anderson ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away2,403rd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 3Tinsley ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away3,250th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 47% - –Halpin Early Childhood CtrHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away
- 6Hines-CaldwellHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away1,840th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Foerster El in?
Foerster El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Foerster El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foerster El 3,795th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Foerster El?
Hispanic 53%, Black 45% (545 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foerster El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77035 is $263K 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.