At a glance
Reported students
530
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
498
Red El: 530 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Red El
Red El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 273 current school records connected to Houston ISD. NCES reports 530 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 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to 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 (60.9%) and Black (19.6%). English learners represent 28.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Red El
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 0 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
- 28.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White11.9%
- Hispanic60.9%
- Black19.6%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 Houston ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Foerster El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Coop El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
533 reported students
Crespo El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Bell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Hilliard El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Durham El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
547 reported students
Public schools near Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnett Charter School Elementary · Charter · The Varnett Public School | PK–08 | 530 | 1 mi |
| Shearn El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 1.1 mi |
| Lovett El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 700 | 1.4 mi |
| Parker El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 924 | 1.8 mi |
| Horn El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 750 | 1.9 mi |
| Longfellow El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 576 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red El
What grades does Red El serve?
Red El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Houston ISD.
How many students attend Red El?
Red El reported 530 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red El?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 530 students and 35 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 Red El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red El is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Red El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% 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 Red El in?
Red El is part of Houston ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 273 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Varnett Charter School (1 mi), Shearn El (1.1 mi), Lovett El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.