Ray Daily Elementary School

Ray Daily Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
12909 Briar Forest Dr,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
4.4
3.7
841 Students
B
Niche Grade
Home of the Dragons, Ray K. Daily Elementary teaches students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade and is located on a major thoroughfare, Briar Forest, in the Briar Village neighborhood. The school’s large campus provides several playgrounds and an outdoor area for students to play in. Fun is abundant at Ray K. Daily Elementary, as students and their loved ones can attend events such as meet the teacher, book fair, PTO Friday night events and carnivals. Pupils have two class parties each year, one before the winter break and one on the last day of school. Teachers organize classroom activities instead of parties on other holidays, encouraging young learners to get involved in the classroom community. The bell schedule at Daily Elementary starts at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and students are dismissed at 3 p.m. As a Houston ISD school, all students are provided free breakfast while the school’s Champions program offers before and after school care. In addition to providing a variety of fun activities, Champions offers the safety and convenience of a high-quality in-school program. The school offers the Vanguard program as a Gifted and Talented resource for young learners in kindergarten through fifth grade. Students are selected based on classroom performance, standardized test scores and teacher recommendations. Students are also able to apply for dual language programs. The Ray K. Daily Elementary School offers its young scholars a well-rounded education with various opportunities for advancement.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
720:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
36.9%
Black
35.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
White
10.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/5/2017
My daughter skills development getting better , great stuff and teacher And they keep us posted on anything
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 25 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/14/2025
I am writing this review to help parents make an informed decision when considering this school. I can only speak from my personal experience.I moved to Texas in February and enrolled my daughter after missing the private school enrollment deadline. We previously lived in Florida and believed one ye...
5.0 parent
9/20/2024
We love our school! I have two kids there now in 2nd and 4th grade. They have been there since kindergarten. The principal really strives to make sure the kids and teachers feel supported. The school has a diamond rating (the highest) for family engagement and it shows through with all the events pu...
5.0 parent
9/20/2024
When my son first started, it wasn't very good. It seemed to not run very well, for the parents, that is. They were great with the students. Now that the new principal is in, she's done some great things and it feels more like a well run school.
5.0 parent
9/20/2024
We have been very happy with Daily. Principal Khaliq is enthusiastic and dedicated to her students education. Any time I have had a question for her directly, she has responded with in hours. My sons teachers have really done well with him. He loves school and loves learning thanks to Daily!

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Ray Daily 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 841 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Ray Daily Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $360,082. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stratford High School, Westside High School, Alief Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ray Daily Elementary School.

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