Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 90 schools in district

POST EL

7600 EQUADOR ST, HOUSTON, TX 77040CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
868
Students
Total enrolled
$14,636
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 868 students in grades PK–05 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,636 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

POST EL is a large elementary in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 868 students. The district invests $14,636 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at POST EL

868
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution421 male · 447 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 628 students
Student Composition
17%
50%
25%
Asian4%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black25%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481611001191

Academic Outcomes at POST EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77040

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,636Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,636
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,440
Student Support$2,781
Administration$1,756
Operations$2,195
Other$1,464
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,636 spent per student, an estimated $6,484 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
56%
State government
28.5%
Local (property tax)
56.0%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROBINSON ELRENNELL ELSHERIDAN EL
↓
Middle
SMITH MIDDLESPILLANE MIDDLEHAMILTON MIDDLEARAGON MIDDLE
+11 more
↓
High School
CYPRESS RANCH H SBRIDGELAND H SCY-FAIR H SCYPRESS CREEK H S
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD →
Phone: (713)896-3488
NCES ID: 481611001191
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 CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
High
CYPRESS RANCH H S
3,627 students · 09–12
28% FRL
High
BRIDGELAND H S
3,544 students · 09–12
17% FRL
High
CY-FAIR H S
3,425 students · 09–12
45% FRL
High
CYPRESS CREEK H S
3,366 students · 09–12
● 55 opp59% FRL
High
JERSEY VILLAGE H S
3,364 students · 09–12
● 57 opp64% FRL
High
CYPRESS WOODS H S
3,240 students · 09–12
28% FRL
High
CYPRESS LAKES H S
3,179 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
CYPRESS PARK H S
2,960 students · 09–12
75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7600 EQUADOR ST, HOUSTON, TX 77040
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.