At a glance
Reported students
408
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589
Calvert El: 408 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 560
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Calvert El
Calvert El is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Houston. It is one of 71 current school records connected to Aldine ISD. NCES reports 408 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.5%) and Black (23.8%). English learners represent 50.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Calvert El
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 50.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic73.5%
- Black23.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aldine ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Reece Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
402 reported students
Ermel El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
436 reported students
Harris El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
448 reported students
Worsham El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
449 reported students
Thompson El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
455 reported students
Black El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
488 reported students
Public schools near Calvert El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcella El Elementary · Aldine ISD | 01–05 | 530 | 2.2 mi |
| Griggs Ec/Pk/K Elementary · Aldine ISD | PK–KG | 763 | 2.2 mi |
| North Central El Elementary · Charter · YES Prep Public Schools Inc | PK–05 | 863 | 2.2 mi |
| Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Arrow Academy | KG–06 | 141 | 2.2 mi |
| Greenspoint El Elementary · Aldine ISD | 01–05 | 755 | 2.3 mi |
| Up Excellence Academy Elementary · Charter · Up Excellence Academy | PK–06 | 36 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Calvert El
What grades does Calvert El serve?
Calvert El reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aldine ISD.
How many students attend Calvert El?
Calvert El reported 408 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 560 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Calvert El?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 408 students and 31.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Calvert El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Calvert El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Aldine ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Calvert El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Calvert El in?
Calvert El is part of Aldine ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 71 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Calvert El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marcella El (2.2 mi), Griggs Ec/Pk/K (2.2 mi), North Central El (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.