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Red El

4520 Tonawanda Dr, Houston, TX 77035 · (713)726-3638

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–5
Enrollment
607
FTE teachers
38
Student/teacher
16.0:1
District
Houston ISD

About this school

Red EL is a elementary school located in Houston, TX, serving grades -1–5 and approximately 607 students. Operated by Houston ISD, the campus sits about 2.7 miles from The Houston's newsroom and is part of The Houston's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16.0:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Red EL is a traditional zoned public school within Houston ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Houston publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Houston considering elementary placement, Red EL is one of the campuses The Houston regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Red EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Red EL". For more education coverage, see thehouston.org/schools or browse The Houston's latest reporting at thehouston.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Red El located?
Red El is located at 4520 Tonawanda Dr in Houston, TX 77035.
What grades does Red El serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Red El?
Approximately 607 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Red El?
Red El is part of Houston ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4823640).
Is Red El a charter or magnet school?
Red El is a traditional zoned public school within Houston ISD.

Coverage from The Houston

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Houston from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-22.

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