Kelso El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,808th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
Kelso El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kelso El 2,808th 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 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — improving.
Kelso El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 110 students tested
Kelso El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.5% | 60.8% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 33.9% | 37.9% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Kelso El
Typical home value $146K in zip 77033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kelso El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Southside ElYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 0.5 mi away · charter3,255th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 2Hartsfield ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away3,912th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 31% - 4Alcott ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away3,001st of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 1KIPP Peace ElKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.3 mi away · charter4,188th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 3Bastian ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away3,405th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 4Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolBeatrice Mayes Institute Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter2,875th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 8Brookline ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away900th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 2Mading ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away3,591st of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kelso El in?
Kelso El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Kelso El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kelso El 2,808th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Kelso El?
Hispanic 61%, Black 38%, Two or more races 1% (398 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kelso El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77033 is $146K 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.