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Elementary· 49 schools in district

FROSTWOOD EL

12214 MEMORIAL DR, HOUSTON, TX 77024SPRING BRANCH ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK05Non-Charter
798
Students
Total enrolled
$18,524
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
29% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
6% vs nat'l
76/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
52% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 798 students in grades PK–05 in HOUSTON, Texas.
29% above average funding
District spends $18,524 per pupil, 29% more than the national average of $14,347.
High opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 76th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FROSTWOOD EL is a large elementary in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 798 students. The district invests $18,524 per student — 29% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 76/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at FROSTWOOD EL

798
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution408 male · 390 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 94 students
Student Composition
24%
55%
14%
Asian24%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 484110004673

Academic Outcomes at FROSTWOOD EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
High opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 76th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77024

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,524Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,524
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,151
Student Support$3,520
Administration$2,223
Operations$2,779
Other$1,852
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,524 spent per student, an estimated $8,206 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
74%
State government
6.5%
Local (property tax)
74.2%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,524/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (76/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (713)251-5700
NCES ID: 484110004673
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
12214 MEMORIAL DR, HOUSTON, TX 77024
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.