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ESCAMILLA EL

5241 E MT HOUSTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77093 · (281) 985-6390 · Harris County
GRADES 01–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL809 STUDENTS
Enrollment
809
Elementary
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
718 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
158
Grade 2
165
Grade 3
156
Grade 4
165
Grade 5
165
Student demographics
White
132%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
77496%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 54%
Black
192%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13%
Two+
30%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
40650%
Female
40350%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
32.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +18.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
30.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +10.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
31.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.1%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About ESCAMILLA EL

ESCAMILLA EL is a primary school of high-enrollment scale in HOUSTON, Texas, one of the schools within ALDINE ISD, serveing 809 students in grades 1 through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 56% larger than the state mean of about 519.

Across the 76 schools in ALDINE ISD (56,419 students total), ESCAMILLA EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, ESCAMILLA EL lists that nearly all students (96%) are Hispanic. Beyond that, the school lists 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 44% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, ESCAMILLA EL records 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting ESCAMILLA EL higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 89% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Harris County (around 70%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, ESCAMILLA EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 35.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 31.0%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Harris County put median household earnings sit near $74,983, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. ESCAMILLA EL is one of 1205 public schools in Harris County (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students).

Nearest neighbor: GARCIA-LEZA EC/PK/K, around 0.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), ESCAMILLA EL ranks 5th on composite proficiency, above the local average of 29.9%.

ESCAMILLA EL operates from a commuter-belt location.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Harris County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students

Quick facts

School name
ESCAMILLA EL
District
ALDINE ISD
Address
5241 E MT HOUSTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77093
Phone
(281) 985-6390
County
Harris County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
01–05
Total enrollment
809
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
718 (89%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
480771013771
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in ALDINE ISD
Other schools in HOUSTON
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Frequently asked questions

About ESCAMILLA EL
How large is ESCAMILLA EL?
ESCAMILLA EL enrolls approximately 809 students in grades 01-05.
What age range does ESCAMILLA EL serve?
ESCAMILLA EL serves students from grade 01 through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ESCAMILLA EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ESCAMILLA EL is approximately 16.5:1 (49 FTE teachers).
How diverse is ESCAMILLA EL?
ESCAMILLA EL reports a student body of 2% White, 96% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is ESCAMILLA EL public or private?
ESCAMILLA EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by ALDINE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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