Serving 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Housman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Housman Elementary serves the east part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Housman Elementary School's student population of 634 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
634 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Housman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Housman Elementary School is 0.30, which is less 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
#5527 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Housman Elementary School's ranking?
Housman Elementary School is ranked #5527 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Housman Elementary School often compared to?
Housman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek Elementary School, Best Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Housman Elementary School?
634 students attend Housman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Housman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Housman Elementary School?
Housman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Housman Elementary School offer ?
Housman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Housman Elementary School part of?
Housman Elementary School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Housman Elementary School located?
Housman Elementary School is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Northwest Houston.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
In my opinion. The new principle and teachers are doing the best they can. They are new and trying to work out the mess that has been left behind. With time I can see an improvement. As with any school that had a former principle and teachers that didn't care it takes time to restructure. I have noticed a strong willingness from principle and teacher to improve things. It won't happen over night. But I foresee with time things will change. The school Starts way to early in the morning ! Children are tired. Other schools start later the reason for this is a rested child is more willing to learn. Before the new staff bullying was blown off. The old principle aloud my child to be bullied. It's not allowed now. Drop off was a mess in the past. As I've mentioned before there are several kinks to be worked out in this school. But I'm noticing people with a strong willingness to improve things. And it's a positive thing for me.
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