The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on David El
David EL is a public elementary school in The Woodlands serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, located within the Conroe ISD. The school enrolls a modest population of students across six grade levels, with a student body that is predominantly white and Asian, alongside sizable Hispanic representation. About one in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is well below the district average and reflects the affluent residential character of the surrounding master-planned community.
On state assessments for 2024-25, David EL's third and fourth graders performed solidly. In third-grade math, a majority of students met or exceeded proficiency standards; fourth graders reached a higher proficiency level in math, with roughly nine in ten meeting or exceeding standards. In reading, third-grade performance was slightly lower than math, though still above half; fourth graders again performed at a stronger level. Across all tested grades and subjects, about a quarter of students achieved mastery (the highest performance level), and the vast majority reached at least the "approaches" level, meaning nearly all students showed some competency. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Montgomery County, a meaningful positioning that reflects stable, above-average performance.
The data available covers only reading and math in grades three and four, the state-tested grades at the elementary level. Earlier grades are not assessed at the state level, so performance data for pre-K through second grade is not available. The school's three earlier grades appear to serve about the same enrollment as the tested grades, suggesting a full pipeline into the tested years.
David EL sits within The Woodlands, a mature master-planned community that has grown from a large suburban greenfield into a developed town with a distinctive character. The area is residential by design, organized into nine villages with distinct neighborhoods, supplemented by concentrated commercial and civic centers like Market Street and the Town Center. The broader region is anchored by major energy and chemicals employers, particularly ExxonMobil and Chevron Phillips, alongside healthcare systems. Housing values in the zip code are above state benchmarks, with median home prices reflecting the community's established reputation. Rents track accordingly, and the affordability profile shows housing costs consuming roughly a quarter of household income for renters.
The Conroe ISD, David EL's parent district, is managing rapid growth across a large footprint. In November 2023, voters approved a substantial bond for eight new schools and capacity expansion to accommodate enrollment projections rising toward the high tens of thousands within a few years. This bond activity directly shapes where students are zoned and when new schools open. More recently, in February 2025, the district's board adopted the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade beginning in 2025-26, a Bible-infused instructional program that drew organized community opposition and warrants attention from families whose values may diverge from that approach. On a more concrete note, Conroe ISD maintains one of the lowest property tax rates in the Houston metro and has kept the combined rate stable for two consecutive years. The statewide homestead exemption increase effective 2026 will further reduce the school-portion impact on homeowners' property bills.
David EL itself has no data on special education identification, English learner status, discipline, or attendance. These gaps are common for schools reporting under state systems that do not publish such granular breakdowns. For families considering enrollment and wanting to understand the school's student support infrastructure, class composition, or behavioral environment, a conversation with the school directly would be warranted. Otherwise, the school presents as a small, academically solid neighborhood elementary in an affluent, stable residential context where third and fourth graders are reaching proficiency at respectable rates.
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