Alcott Elementary School

Alcott Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5859 Bellfort St,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
1.8
228 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Black
67.2%
Hispanic
31.8%
Two or more races
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 5 Reviews
5.0 other
1/10/2025
I was a student at Alcott Elementary in 1965. I can recall that snow cones were sometimes sold after school. My "Review" is for the school Teachers & Administration from that time.I read the school's ratings, & it's sad, but not a shocker.
1.0 teacher
10/21/2013
I substitute taught at Alcott in fall 2013. It was a nightmare. Not a single teacher said good morning when I arrived and students were out of control in the halls. The students had no discipline and for the most part, teachers only screamed at students. In my opinion, administration is terrible and...
1.0 teacher
8/12/2011
How many "Aggies" does it take to LEAD a school from Exemplary (A-rating) to Academically Acceptable (D-rating)? Apparently, one is plenty! Now, in an attempt to correct poor campus management, the teachers are being forced into a "self-contained" classroom environment. This will only result in educ...
1.0 other
7/11/2011
Wow. . . I see I am not the only person with concern regarding Dr. Price. I met him at the beginning of the school year, and was actually impressed with "the speech" he gave about continuing the tradition of excellence at Alcott Elementary. Shortly into the year, though, it became apparent that he w...

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Alcott Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 228 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Alcott Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $165,417. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jones Futures Academy, Ross Shaw Sterling Aviation High School, Worthing High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alcott Elementary School.

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