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Enrollment
617
Elementary
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALDINE ISD·NCES 480771012009
Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K
5311 E MOUNT HOUSTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77093 · (281) 985-6037 · Harris County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL617 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
577 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 309 | 50% |
| Kindergarten | 308 | 50% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K this school | 617 | 93.5% | N/A |
| YES Prep Airline Elementary School HOUSTON | 632 | 94.1% | 46.0% |
| Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy SAN ANTONIO | 645 | 94.1% | 21.6% |
| Central Elementary School LEWISVILLE | 573 | 95.1% | 26.8% |
| Leslie A Stemmons Elementary School DALLAS | 603 | 95.7% | 41.1% |
| Pearl Hall Elementary School SO HOUSTON | 571 | 94.7% | 35.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 617 | #1,477 of 4,938 | #330 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #3,340 of 4,622 | #448 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.6% | #3,773 of 4,628 | #558 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.5% | #686 of 4,789 | #178 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.0% | #2,607 of 2,838 | #410 of 441 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
617
-26 (-4%) vs 2020
+5% since 2010-11, when it was 590
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 617 | 38.4 | 16.1:1 | 94% (577) |
| 2023-24 | 590 | 41 | 14.4:1 | 98% (579) |
| 2022-23 | 647 | 38.6 | 16.8:1 | 96% (619) |
| 2020-21 | 643 | 45 | 14.3:1 | 98% (631) |
| 2017-18 | 636 | 37 | 17.2:1 | 96% (613) |
| 2015-16 | 648 | 32 | 20.3:1 | 99% (641) |
| 2010-11 | 590 | 27 | 21.9:1 | 83% (491) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (636 to 617); teachers up 4% (37 to 38.4).
About Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K
Located in HOUSTON, Texas, Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K is a mid-sized elementary school. The school covers pre-K through kindergarten and reported 617 students in 2024-25.
Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K sits within ALDINE ISD, which has 76 schools and 56,419 students.
Hispanic students account for 89% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 8% Black. Harris County's residents are about 44% Hispanic, 45 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 20, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 38.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K has a ratio of 16.1:1. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas, this school's ratio is higher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 94%. It compares with 70% for public schools in Harris County.
For the population of Harris County, median household income comes to about $74,983, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Harris County counts 1,205 public schools with about 886,911 students.
Of the public schools around it, Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K is closest to Escamilla Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 4% decline, from 643 to 617. Its ratio of students to teachers was 14.3:1 in 2020-21, and 16.1:1 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K. You can also rate the school on this page.
Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in ALDINE ISD
- Macarthur High SchoolHigh · 3,501 students
- Davis H S AldineHigh · 3,184 students
- Nimitz High SchoolHigh · 2,651 students
- Aldine High SchoolHigh · 2,481 students
- Eisenhower High SchoolHigh · 2,262 students
- Blanson CTE High SchoolHigh · 1,258 students
Other schools in HOUSTON
- Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCombined · 8,641 students
- North Shore Senior HighHigh · 4,284 students
- Elsik High SchoolHigh · 4,057 students
- Summer Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,972 students
- Hastings High SchoolHigh · 3,786 students
- C E King High SchoolHigh · 3,716 students
Nearby schools
- Escamilla Elementary School0.1 mi · 809
- Marshall Elementary School0.9 mi · 453
- Orange Grove Elementary School1.0 mi · 516
- Two Dimensions/Vickery1.1 mi · 203
- Hambrick Middle School1.1 mi · 965
- Oleson Elementary School1.2 mi · 411
Frequently asked questions
About Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/KHow large is Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K?
Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K enrolls approximately 617 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K serve?
Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K serves grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K have?
Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K employs 38 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K?
Student demographics at Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K are roughly 2% White, 89% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K?
Garcia-Leza Ec/PK/K is overseen by ALDINE ISD in Harris County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.