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Elementary school · Grades EE–5 · Houston ISD

C

Grissom Elementary

TEA rating C · score 75 of 100 (2025) · 424 students

Address: 4900 Simsbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77045

Phone: (713) 434-5660

Website: houstonisd.org (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

12 homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary zone

Scope: homes inside the Grissom Elementary attendance zone, as published for Houston ISD.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Grissom Elementary at a glance

Schools & TEA

C

TEA rating 2025

Score 75 of 100

424

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

12.8:1

Students per teacher

EE–5

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
61%
Meets grade level
31%
Masters grade level
14%

Teachers average 10.4 years of experience. Average teacher salary $74,531.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025C75
2024D69
2023F59
2022B82
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019C74
2018NRMet Standard66

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Ms Ayasha Greene (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market in the Grissom Elementary zone

Scope: homes inside the Grissom Elementary attendance zone. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$180,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$120Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
14Homes for saleright now
6.5Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Buyer's market

14 homes are for sale in the Grissom Elementary zone; at the last six months' sales pace that is 6.5 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $180,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

2

Homes sold

last 30 days

+100% YoY

a year ago: 1

171

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+2750% YoY

a year ago: 6

3

New listings

last 30 days

-25% YoY

a year ago: 4

3

Went pending

last 30 days

+200% YoY

a year ago: 1

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Grissom Elementary

What's Nearby

Scope: 22 places mapped inside the attendance zone.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near Grissom Elementary: 9 places of worship, 3 restaurants, 3 parks & trails, 2 police stations, 2 schools, 1 grocery stores, 1 hospitals, 1 emergency rooms.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes inside the Grissom Elementary attendance zone. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

14%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

0.7 mi

Nearest fire station

Houston Fire Department Station 59 (straight line)

54

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Houston Police Department

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 9 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

5,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

7

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
Viasat IncGSO Satellite100 Mbps
AT&TLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

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Grissom Elementary: common questions

What is Grissom Elementary's TEA rating?
Grissom Elementary received a C (75 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a D in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to Grissom Elementary?
14 homes for sale sit inside the Grissom Elementary attendance zone published for Houston ISD, from our MLS feed. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD for the most current information.
What grades does Grissom Elementary serve?
Grissom Elementary serves grades EE–5 and enrolls about 424 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Grissom Elementary?
The campus is at 4900 Simsbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77045. Call (713) 434-5660. Website: www.houstonisd.org.

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School data: Texas Education Agency (ratings, TAPR, AskTED). Market, flood, amenity, internet and crime data: Allen Markel · Texas Premier Realty research from public sources and our MLS feed.

Questions about Grissom Elementary

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near Grissom Elementary in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for Grissom Elementary are in Houston (13), South Houston (1). Being near a school is not the same as being zoned to it, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale near Grissom Elementary and what do they cost?

    There are 14 homes inside the Grissom Elementary attendance zone for sale right now, with a median list price of $276,500 and a median of $156 per square foot. The median listing age is 135 days, and 0 have had a price cut. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Grissom Elementary are new or under contract?

    Right now the Grissom Elementary attendance zone has 14 homes for sale, 1 listed recently and 4 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Grissom Elementary listed in?

    Homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary attendance zone by list price: 6 under $250K, 8 $250K to $500K. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Grissom Elementary have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary attendance zone right now are Leawoods (4), Westhampton (2), San Pablo (2). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

About the school

  • How many students attend Grissom Elementary?

    Grissom Elementary enrolled 424 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades EE to 5. TEA reports about 12.8 students per teacher. Grissom Elementary is part of Houston ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Grissom Elementary serve?

    Grissom Elementary serves grades EE to 5 and is listed by TEA as an elementary campus in Houston ISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near Grissom Elementary?

    Campuses near Grissom Elementary: Lawson Middle School (Middle, 0.2 miles), Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr (School, 0.9 miles), Windsor Village Elementary (Elementary, 1.0 miles), R D S P D (Primary, 1.1 miles), Hines-Caldwell (Elementary, 1.1 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Grissom Elementary?

    TEA reports that teachers at Grissom Elementary have an average of 10.4 years of experience and an average salary of $74,531, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Grissom Elementary's TEA accountability rating?

    Grissom Elementary received a C (75 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 D, 2023 F, 2022 B. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Grissom Elementary?

    On the STAAR tests at Grissom Elementary, 61% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 31% reached Meets and 14% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Grissom Elementary before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Houston ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Grissom Elementary are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Grissom Elementary have had a price cut?

    About 43% of the 14 homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary attendance zone have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 0% to all. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Grissom Elementary in a flood zone?

    About 14% of the homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary attendance zone are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Grissom Elementary?

    Within the area we map around Grissom Elementary, our What's Nearby data lists 1 grocery stores, 3 restaurants, 3 parks, 1 hospitals. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Grissom Elementary?

    Around Grissom Elementary, 7 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 5,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Grissom Elementary?

    Of the 14 homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary attendance zone, 0 are new construction and 14 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Grissom Elementary?

    Among homes for sale in the Grissom Elementary attendance zone: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,376 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 66 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 1,972 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 13 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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