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LOVETT EL

8814 S RICE AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77096 · (713) 295-5258 · Harris County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL700 STUDENTS
Enrollment
700
Elementary
DISTRICT 515 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
283 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
45
Kindergarten
112
Grade 1
105
Grade 2
105
Grade 3
115
Grade 4
113
Grade 5
105
Student demographics
White
18827%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
25036%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 54%
Black
15823%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13%
Asian
517%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Two+
517%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
36352%
Female
33748%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
73.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +24.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
69.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +13.0pp 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
65.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+9.0pp
above 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
700
-10 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 17.9:1
% White
27%
was 32%
% Hispanic
36%
was 28%
% Black
23%
was 24%
% Asian
7%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LOVETT EL

LOVETT EL is a reasonably sized elementary-level community in HOUSTON, Texas, part of HOUSTON ISD. The school works with 700 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 35% larger than typical.

LOVETT EL is one of 273 schools operated by HOUSTON ISD, a district that enrolls 176,727 students overall.

Demographically, LOVETT EL lists that 36% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder comes out to 27% White, 23% Black, 7% Asian, 7% multiracial. That is visibly less Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 44%.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 40% of enrolled students meet the income threshold 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 somewhat below typical.

With demographic context factored in, LOVETT EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 56.2%; this one delivers 65.2%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Harris County shows median household income runs about $74,983, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. LOVETT EL is one of 1205 public schools in Harris County (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students).

Nearest neighbor: BELLAIRE H S, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts LOVETT EL at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 54.7%.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 710 students in 2018 compared to 700 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 28% to 36% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 17.9:1 in 2018 to 16.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for LOVETT EL typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Harris County at a glance

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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
LOVETT EL
District
HOUSTON ISD
Address
8814 S RICE AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77096
Phone
(713) 295-5258
County
Harris County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
700
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
283 (40%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
482364002526
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LOVETT EL
What is the total enrollment at LOVETT EL?
LOVETT EL enrolls approximately 700 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does LOVETT EL serve?
LOVETT EL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LOVETT EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LOVETT EL is approximately 16.7:1 (42 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LOVETT EL?
At LOVETT EL, the student body is approximately 27% White, 36% Hispanic, 23% Black, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees LOVETT EL?
LOVETT EL is overseen by HOUSTON ISD in Harris County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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