North Central El
Houston, TX · Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Charter · Grades PK-5
2,328th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
North Central El ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Central El 2,328th 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 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2022 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
North Central El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 410 students tested
North Central El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 857 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.3% | 91.4% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.8% | 6.2% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near North Central El
Typical home value $190K in zip 77039 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Central El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Hinojosa Ec/Pk/KAldine ISD · 0.2 mi away
- 4Reed AcademyAldine ISD · 0.3 mi away3,070th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 39% - 2Raymond ElAldine ISD · 0.4 mi away3,847th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 3Stephens ElAldine ISD · 1.2 mi away3,312th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 38% - –Vardeman Ec/Pk/KAldine ISD · 1.2 mi away
- –De Santiago Ec/Pk/KAldine ISD · 1.3 mi away
- 1Eckert ElAldine ISD · 1.3 mi away4,322nd of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 6Odom ElAldine ISD · 1.5 mi away2,150th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Central El in?
North Central El is part of the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district in Houston, Texas.
Is North Central El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Central El 2,328th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of North Central El?
Hispanic 91%, Black 6%, White 1% (857 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Central El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77039 is $190K 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.