Dora B. Lantrip Elementary School is a primary school at 100 Telephone Road in the Eastwood community in the East End region of Houston, Texas, United States. The school is within the Houston Independent School District. The school serves a section of Eastwood. The school has the Environmental Science Magnet Program.
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lantrip Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lantrip Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Lantrip Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lantrip Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2589 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lantrip Elementary School's ranking?
Lantrip Elementary School is ranked #2589 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lantrip Elementary School often compared to?
Lantrip Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrillo Elementary School, Davila Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lantrip Elementary School?
462 students attend Lantrip Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lantrip Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lantrip Elementary School?
Lantrip Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lantrip Elementary School offer ?
Lantrip Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lantrip Elementary School part of?
Lantrip Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lantrip Elementary School located?
Lantrip Elementary School is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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