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OGDEN EL

21919 RAYFORD RD, HOUSTON, TX 77338ALDINE ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–05Non-Charter
604
Students
Total enrolled
$12,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 604 students in grades 01–05 in HOUSTON, Texas.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,943 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

OGDEN EL is a large elementary in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 01–05 with 604 students. The district invests $12,943 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at OGDEN EL

604
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution299 male · 305 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 547 students
Student Composition
44%
51%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino44%
Black51%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480771013692

Academic Outcomes at OGDEN EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77338

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,943Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,943
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,695
Student Support$2,459
Administration$1,553
Operations$1,941
Other$1,294
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,943 spent per student, an estimated $5,734 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
34%
State government
42.7%
Local (property tax)
33.7%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FRANCIS ELESCAMILLA ELJONES EC/PK/KDUNN EL
+8 more
↓
Middle
JONES MIDDLETEAGUE MIDDLEGRANTHAM ACADEMYLEWIS MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
MACARTHUR H SDAVIS H S ALDINEEISENHOWER H SNIMITZ H S
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 05
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALDINE ISD →
Phone: (281)233-8901
NCES ID: 480771013692
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ALDINE ISD
High
MACARTHUR H S
3,571 students · 09–12
● 42 opp85% FRL
High
DAVIS H S ALDINE
3,093 students · 09–12
● 45 opp88% FRL
High
EISENHOWER H S
2,855 students · 09–12
83% FRL
High
NIMITZ H S
2,772 students · 09–12
● 44 opp85% FRL
High
ALDINE H S
2,663 students · 09–12
● 42 opp94% FRL
Mid
JONES MIDDLE
1,348 students · 06–08
● 48 opp86% FRL
High
BLANSON CTE H S
1,299 students · 09–12
● 40 opp88% FRL
Mid
TEAGUE MIDDLE
1,180 students · 06–08
● 48 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
21919 RAYFORD RD, HOUSTON, TX 77338
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.