Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
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Houston Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1406 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Houston Elementary School is ranked #1406 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
502 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Houston Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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?
Houston Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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