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Petersen Elementary

Houston ISD · Harris County · 14404 WATERLOO DR, Houston, TX 77045

(713)434-5630

4/10
#2885
Rank 2885 out of 4,678
English Language Arts4/10 · #3227 · 31st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2489 · 47th percentile
Science4/10 · #2434 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Petersen Elementary sits in the southwest Houston area, serving a community that's working hard to grow its academic standing in one of the country's largest and most diverse school districts. Families drawn to this school tend to value tight-knit community connections and appreciate the mix of cultures that makes Houston's neighborhoods so distinctive. With math scores outpacing English, there's a foundation to build on, and for families willing to be engaged partners in their child's education, southwest Houston offers affordable neighborhoods with easy access to the broader city.

Student Demographics

166 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
121 (73%)
African American
39 (23%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (48%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged153 (92%)
Students with Disabilities30 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

361
Enrollment
26
Teachers (FTE)
13.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #2748 · 46th percentile

43 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found