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North Central Elementary

TEA rating C · score 79 of 100 (2025) · 863 students

Address: 1900 Strawn Rd, Houston, TX 77039

Phone: (713) 842-5650

Website: northcentrales.yesprep.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 Yes Prep Public Schools Inc (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

27 homes for sale within 2 miles

Scope: homes within 2 miles of North Central Elementary. Charter schools enroll by application, not by address, so no home is zoned to them.

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

The school

North Central Elementary at a glance

Schools & TEA

C

TEA rating 2025

Score 79 of 100

863

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

17.4:1

Students per teacher

EE–5

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
71%
Meets grade level
45%
Masters grade level
17%

Teachers average 6.0 years of experience. Average teacher salary $63,953.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025C79
2024B81
2023B87
2022C77
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—

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

Principal: Michelle Laflure (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market within 2 miles

Scope: homes within 2 miles of North Central Elementary. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$189,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$144Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
27Homes for saleright now
6.0Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Balanced market

27 homes are for sale within 2 miles; at the last six months' sales pace that is 6.0 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $189,000.

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

3

Homes sold

last 30 days

-25% YoY

a year ago: 4

66

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

-16% YoY

a year ago: 79

7

New listings

last 30 days

-30% YoY

a year ago: 10

6

Went pending

last 30 days

-14% YoY

a year ago: 7

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 North Central Elementary

What's Nearby

Scope: 110 places mapped within 2 miles of the campus.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near North Central Elementary: 26 restaurants, 21 gas stations, 20 grocery stores, 17 places of worship, 17 schools, 2 pharmacies, 2 banks, 2 daycares, 2 parks & trails, 1 veterinary.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes within 2 miles of North Central Elementary. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

58%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

AE

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Inside the high-risk area

1.5 mi

Nearest fire station

Westfield Fire Department - Central Station (straight line)

65

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.

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Violent
3
Serious property
12.7
Total
15.7

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-06 to 2026-05 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 14.2.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 17 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

11

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.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 12 homes for sale within 2 miles; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

21min

Downtown Houston

30min

The Galleria

12min

Bush / IAH Airport

27min

Texas Medical Center

39min

Hobby Airport

Good to know

North Central Elementary: common questions

What is North Central Elementary's TEA rating?
North Central Elementary received a C (79 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a B in 2024.
What homes for sale are near North Central Elementary?
North Central Elementary is a charter school: it enrolls by application, not by address, so no home is zoned to it. This page shows the 27 homes for sale within 2 miles of the campus. 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 Yes Prep Public Schools Inc for the most current information.
What grades does North Central Elementary serve?
North Central Elementary serves grades EE–5 and enrolls about 863 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact North Central Elementary?
The campus is at 1900 Strawn Rd, Houston, TX 77039. Call (713) 842-5650. Website: northcentrales.yesprep.org.

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Questions about North Central Elementary

About the school

  • How many students attend North Central Elementary?

    North Central Elementary enrolled 863 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades EE to 5. TEA reports about 17.4 students per teacher. North Central Elementary is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc. 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 North Central Elementary serve?

    North Central Elementary serves grades EE to 5 and is listed by TEA as an elementary campus in Yes Prep Public Schools Inc. 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 North Central Elementary?

    Campuses near North Central Elementary: Yes Prep - North Central (School, 0.1 miles), Yes Prep - Northline (School, 3.3 miles), North Forest Elementary (Elementary, 4.1 miles), Yes Prep North Forest (School, 4.1 miles), Yes Prep Airline Elementary (Elementary, 4.7 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 North Central Elementary?

    TEA reports that teachers at North Central Elementary have an average of 6.0 years of experience and an average salary of $63,953, 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.

Homes for sale

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

    There are 27 homes within 2 miles of North Central Elementary for sale right now, with a median list price of $225,000 and a median of $158 per square foot. The median listing age is 38 days, and 1 have had a price cut. We show homes within a set distance because a published attendance-zone boundary is not available for this campus, so a home in this count is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

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

    Right now the search area we show around North Central Elementary has 27 homes for sale, 0 listed recently and 10 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near North Central Elementary listed in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show around North Central Elementary by list price: 16 under $250K, 6 $250K to $500K, 3 $500K to $1M, 1 $1M+. 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 North Central Elementary have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the search area we show around North Central Elementary right now are Aldine Village (5), Greenbriar Colony T/H (4), High Meadows (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.

Ratings

  • What is North Central Elementary's TEA accountability rating?

    North Central Elementary received a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 B, 2023 B, 2022 C. 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 North Central Elementary?

    On the STAAR tests at North Central Elementary, 71% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 45% reached Meets and 17% 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 North Central 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 Yes Prep Public Schools Inc to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near North Central Elementary are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

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

    About 46% of the 26 homes for sale in the search area we show around North Central Elementary have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 0% to 75%. 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.

  • How long do homes take to sell near North Central Elementary?

    For homes that sold in the search area we show around North Central Elementary, the monthly average time on the market ran from 15 to 190 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 26 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 137 days. About 46% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near North Central Elementary?

    By months of supply, the search area we show around North Central Elementary is a balanced market right now: 6 months of supply, with 27 homes for sale against 24 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near North Central Elementary in a flood zone?

    About 58% of the homes for sale in the search area we show around North Central Elementary 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.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near North Central Elementary?

    Homes that sold in the search area we show around North Central Elementary over the last six months had a median sale price of $189,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $167,500 to $229,900. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near North Central Elementary?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the search area we show around North Central Elementary is $144. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near North Central Elementary in the past year?

    About 53 homes sold in the search area we show around North Central Elementary over the 12 months to August 2026, and 24 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 49 sold, so sales were 8% higher in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near North Central Elementary?

    Within the area we map around North Central Elementary, our What's Nearby data lists 20 grocery stores, 26 restaurants, 2 parks, 2 pharmacies, 2 banks, 21 gas stations. 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 North Central Elementary?

    Around North Central Elementary, 11 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 North Central Elementary?

    Of the 27 homes for sale in the search area we show around North Central Elementary, 1 are new construction and 26 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 North Central Elementary?

    Among homes for sale in the search area we show around North Central Elementary: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,454 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 47 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 1,966 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 38 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 1,830 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 60 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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