Overview
GRISSOM EL is a public primary in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 424 students. It is part of the HOUSTON ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictHOUSTON ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77045
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482364002472
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment424
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino74.3%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)