Thompson El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
1,487th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Thompson El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thompson El 1,487th 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 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Thompson El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 113 students tested
Thompson El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.8% | 89.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 7.2% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Thompson El
Typical home value $196K in zip 77021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thompson El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1The Lawson AcademyThe Lawson Academy · 0.8 mi away · charter4,112th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 21% - 5Lockhart ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away2,268th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 1Foster ElHouston ISD · 0.9 mi away4,063rd of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 4Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolBeatrice Mayes Institute Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter2,875th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 2Hartsfield ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away3,912th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 31% - 1KIPP Peace ElKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.6 mi away · charter4,188th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 3Blackshear ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away3,404th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 5Peck ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away2,267th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thompson El in?
Thompson El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Thompson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thompson El 1,487th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thompson El?
Black 89%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 1%, White 1% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thompson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77021 is $196K 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.