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VALLEY WEST EL

PublicRegular
HOUSTON, Texas · HOUSTON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students505
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo
VALLEY WEST EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
505
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
91%+26.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

VALLEY WEST EL is a public primary in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 505 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
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictHOUSTON ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77071
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482364007324

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment505
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino52.8%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian42.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
52.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
42.3%
Two+
0.7%
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 %91%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)