At a glance
Reported students
565
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
645
Green Valley El: 565 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Green Valley El
Green Valley El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Galena Park ISD. NCES reports 565 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 (79.6%) and Black (18.2%). English learners represent 35.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. 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 Green Valley El
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.51 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 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
- 35.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.4%
- Hispanic79.6%
- Black18.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 Galena Park ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Macarthur El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Galena Park El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
588 reported students
Normandy Crossing El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
Dr Shirley J Williamson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Cimarron El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
669 reported students
Tice El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
669 reported students
Public schools near Green Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 669 | 0.7 mi |
| Tice El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 669 | 1.1 mi |
| North Shore El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 965 | 1.3 mi |
| Normandy Crossing El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 596 | 1.3 mi |
| Cloverleaf El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 821 | 1.4 mi |
| Robinson El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 401 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Green Valley El
What grades does Green Valley El serve?
Green Valley El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Galena Park ISD.
How many students attend Green Valley El?
Green Valley El reported 565 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 547 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Green Valley El?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 565 students and 45.51 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 Green Valley El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Green Valley El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galena Park ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Green Valley El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% 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 Green Valley El in?
Green Valley El is part of Galena Park ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Green Valley El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cimarron El (0.7 mi), Tice El (1.1 mi), North Shore El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.