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Enrollment
855
Elementary
DISTRICT 906 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD·NCES 481611021297
Metcalf Elementary School
6100 QUEENSTON, HOUSTON, TX 77084 · (281) 856-1152 · Harris County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL855 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
56 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
715 students
DISTRICT 62% · 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 | 92 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 117 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 130 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 127 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 132 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 117 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 140 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (117) is 16% smaller than its 5th grade class (140).
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · 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
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
55.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +17.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
39.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +7.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 39 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 17 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 28.0% | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Mathematics | 17.0% | 22.0% | 28.0% | 33.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55.0% | 39.0% |
| 2024-25 | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| 2023-24 | 41.0% | 31.0% |
| 2022-23 | 44.0% | 43.0% |
| 2021-22 | 59.0% | 51.0% |
| 2020-21 | 38.0% | 32.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 37% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Metcalf Elementary School
Metcalf Elementary School's state test result (36.5% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf Elementary School this school | 855 | 83.6% | 36.5% |
| Horne Elementary School HOUSTON | 908 | 83.5% | 37.8% |
| Southridge Elementary School LEWISVILLE | 696 | 84.9% | 27.3% |
| Bebensee Elementary School ARLINGTON | 765 | 86.0% | 35.7% |
| Oakwood Terrace Elementary School EULESS | 777 | 83.8% | 46.3% |
| Carter Academy HOUSTON | 789 | 81.7% | 34.9% |
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 Metcalf Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.5% | #2,997 of 4,401 | #419 of 624 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #2,958 of 4,466 ▲ 484 | #430 of 625 ▲ 68 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,914 of 4,466 ▲ 525 | #247 of 625 ▲ 78 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.5pp | #2,322 of 3,998 | #360 of 603 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 855 | #292 of 4,938 | #98 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #2,719 of 4,622 | #365 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.8% | #1,720 of 4,628 | #222 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.6% | #1,673 of 4,789 | #374 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.5% | #2,654 of 2,838 | #417 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
855
+193 (+29%) vs 2020
-18% since 2000-01, when it was 1,041
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 12.7:1
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 | 855 | 55.9 | 15.3:1 | 84% (715) |
| 2023-24 | 890 | 62.3 | 14.3:1 | 84% (747) |
| 2022-23 | 676 | 45.6 | 14.8:1 | 89% (602) |
| 2020-21 | 662 | 52 | 12.7:1 | 84% (558) |
| 2017-18 | 877 | 53.6 | 16.4:1 | 76% (668) |
| 2015-16 | 973 | 54 | 18.0:1 | 78% (759) |
| 2010-11 | 1,083 | 69 | 15.7:1 | 82% (886) |
| 2000-01 | 1,041 | 66 | 15.8:1 | 52% (539) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Metcalf Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (877 to 855); teachers up 4% (53.6 to 55.9).
About Metcalf Elementary School
Metcalf Elementary School is an elementary school in HOUSTON, Texas, according to federal school records. A total of 855 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 5. Against the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas, enrollment here is 65% higher.
The CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD system has 92 schools and 117,927 students.
At Metcalf Elementary School, Hispanic students make up 62% of the student body. The next largest groups are 20% Black, 8% Asian, 6% White, and 4% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 18 points above the 44% share among Harris County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 57% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 15.3:1, with 55.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is close to the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 84% of enrollment. Public schools in Harris County average 70%.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Metcalf Elementary School would be expected to post about 38.0%. Its actual average proficiency rate on state tests is 36.5%.
Harris County has these Census figures: the median household income is $74,983, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. In all, Harris County has 1,205 public schools and roughly 886,911 students.
Of nearby public schools, Kahla Middle School is the closest, at about 0.5 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Metcalf Elementary School. Among its closest neighbors with test data, Metcalf Elementary School is 8th of 9 on proficiency.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment has grown by 193 students since 2020-21, to 855. Students per teacher rose from 12.7 in 2020-21 to 15.3 in 2024-25.
Topics for discussion here include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
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 CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
- Bridgeland High SchoolHigh · 3,707 students
- Cypress Woods High SchoolHigh · 3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch High SchoolHigh · 3,463 students
- Jersey Village High SchoolHigh · 3,323 students
- Cypress Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,222 students
- Cy-Fair High SchoolHigh · 3,216 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
Other Metcalf Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Metcalf Elementary. Metcalf Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- Metcalf Elementary SchoolMorenci, AZ · 777 students
Nearby schools
- Kahla Middle School0.5 mi · 1,126
- Tipps Elementary School0.7 mi · 980
- Harmony School of Discovery - Houston0.8 mi · 858
- Lieder Elementary School1.1 mi · 742
- Wilson Elementary School1.1 mi · 756
- Watkins Middle School1.3 mi · 1,283
Frequently asked questions
About Metcalf Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School enrolls approximately 855 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Metcalf Elementary School serve?
Metcalf Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Metcalf Elementary School?
Approximately 15.3:1 students per teacher at Metcalf Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Metcalf Elementary School?
At Metcalf Elementary School, the student body is approximately 6% White, 62% Hispanic, 20% Black, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Metcalf Elementary School in?
Metcalf Elementary School is part of CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.