Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Houston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in DC
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Houston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
307 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Houston Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houston Elementary School offer ?
Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
