Durkee Elementary is a public school located at 7301 Nordling, Houston, TX 77076. There are 489 students in grades PK–5 on the campus, with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Math proficiency stands at 35% and reading proficiency is 38%. There are 48% female and 52% male in the student body. The Houston Independent School District wants every student to feel safe and welcome at school. The New Education System model supports the core curriculum by putting a lot of emphasis on reading and math. Students do a lot of hands-on activities that help them see how what they learn in class applies to real life. The curriculum also includes regular changes to music, art, and technology to help students get better at being creative and using technology. In a modern library media center and specialized science labs, students can learn by doing research and exploring. The school has different leadership roles, like safety patrol, to help students learn how to be responsible. Regular events on campus honor students' academic achievements and make the community feel good about itself. The price of homes in the area ranges from $130,000 to $250,000. Parents are very happy that the school puts so much effort into keeping kids safe and making the community proud. This school is doing everything it can to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.