Whittier El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
2,998th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
Whittier El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier El 2,998th 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 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — improving.
Whittier El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 133 students tested
Whittier El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.2% | 92.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 1.8% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
Homes near Whittier El
Typical home value $158K in zip 77029 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Jacinto City ElGalena Park ISD · 0.6 mi away980th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 59% - 2Harris R P ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away3,797th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 1The Varnett School - EastThe Varnett Public School · 1.4 mi away · charter4,031st of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 31% - 8Pyburn ElGalena Park ISD · 1.5 mi away1,202nd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 5Oates ElHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away2,402nd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 44% - 2Pleasantville ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,640th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 8Macarthur ElGalena Park ISD · 1.9 mi away1,268th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 56% - 4Normandy Crossing ElGalena Park ISD · 2.1 mi away3,065th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier El in?
Whittier El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Whittier El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier El 2,998th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier El?
Hispanic 93%, Black 5%, White 2% (327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77029 is $158K 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.