Houston Lower Elementary School

Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Houston Lower Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Houston Lower Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
4%
Black
39%
47%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houston Lower Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Houston Lower Elementary School?
458 students attend Houston Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Houston Lower Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Lower Elementary School?
Houston Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Lower Elementary School offer ?
Houston Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Houston Lower Elementary School part of?
Houston Lower Elementary School is part of Chickasaw Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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