Rufus Cage Elementary School is an elementary school in Eastwood, a neighborhood in the East End district of Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Houston Independent School District. It serves a section of Eastwood. Founded as the Kirby School in 1902, it transitioned from a county school to a municipal school.
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cage 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cage Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
Cage 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 Cage Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#3556 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cage Elementary School's ranking?
Cage Elementary School is ranked #3556 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cage Elementary School often compared to?
Cage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookline Elementary School, Lantrip Elementary School, Tijerina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cage Elementary School?
319 students attend Cage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cage Elementary School?
Cage Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cage Elementary School offer ?
Cage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cage Elementary School part of?
Cage Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cage Elementary School located?
Cage 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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