Gross El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,868th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
Gross El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gross El 2,868th 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 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Gross El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 170 students tested
Gross El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 422 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.7% | 54.7% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 47.2% | 39.1% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Gross El
Typical home value $241K in zip 77071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gross El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Bell ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away2,937th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 40% - 5Valley West ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away2,265th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 3Milne ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away3,305th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 39% - 2Foerster ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,795th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 4E A Jones ElFort Bend ISD · 1.8 mi away2,813th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 42% - 5Fondren ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away2,321st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 36% - 2KIPP Mosaic PriKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.2 mi away · charter3,704th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 29% - 3Tinsley ElHouston ISD · 2.2 mi away3,250th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gross El in?
Gross El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Gross El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gross El 2,868th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gross El?
Hispanic 55%, Black 39%, Asian 3%, White 2% (422 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gross El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77071 is $241K 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.