Ketelsen El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,538th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
Ketelsen El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ketelsen El 1,538th 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 67th in 2019 to 65th in 2025.
Ketelsen El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 183 students tested
Ketelsen 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 | 98.0% | 93.8% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ketelsen El
Typical home value $386K in zip 77009 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ketelsen El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM AcademyRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · 0.3 mi away · charter
- 6Sherman ElHouston ISD · 0.6 mi away2,040th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 50% - 1Martinez C ElHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away4,198th of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 10Travis ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away322nd of 4,406
ELA 80% · Math 71% - 5Looscan ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away2,320th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 7Crockett ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away1,355th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 52% - 5Browning ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away2,269th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 46% - 3Bruce ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away3,308th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ketelsen El in?
Ketelsen El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Ketelsen El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ketelsen El 1,538th 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 Ketelsen El?
Hispanic 94%, Black 3%, White 2% (422 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ketelsen El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77009 is $386K 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.