Grissom El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,590th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
Grissom El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Grissom El 3,590th 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Grissom El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 183 students tested
Grissom El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 470 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.3% | 74.9% | ▲ 17.6 pts | |
| Black | 40.9% | 23.4% | ▼ 17.5 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Grissom El
Typical home value $199K in zip 77045 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Grissom El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Reagan K-8 Educational CtrHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away3,249th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 6Windsor Village ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away1,841st of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 4Montgomery ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away2,999th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 6Hines-CaldwellHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away1,840th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 49% - –King Early Childhood CtrHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away
- 4Hobby ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away2,698th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 42% - 5Petersen ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away2,266th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 45% - 3Ridgegate ElFort Bend ISD · 2.1 mi away3,257th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Grissom El in?
Grissom El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Grissom El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Grissom El 3,590th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Grissom El?
Hispanic 75%, Black 23% (470 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Grissom El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77045 is $199K 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.