Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ft Sam Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: FT Sam Houston Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in JBSA Ft Sam Houston, TX, covering approximately 5.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
'All In'
School Rankings
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1253 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft Sam Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked #1253 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ft Sam Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Ft Sam Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Hearts Monte Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ft Sam Houston Elementary School?
807 students attend Ft Sam Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ft Sam Houston Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft Sam Houston Elementary School?
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ft Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ft Sam Houston Elementary School part of?
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is part of FT Sam Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ft Sam Houston Elementary School located?
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is located in the Fort Sam Houston neighborhood of Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Fort Sam Houston.
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