Houston Elementary School
Tel:
(202)671-6170
- Houston Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
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Houston Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Houston Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Houston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #151 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 97% | 70% |
| White | n/a | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Houston Elementary School is Idea Pcs (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kelly Miller Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burrville Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Burrville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 325 students
0.4 miles
801 Division Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202)671-6020 0.4 PK-5 325 - Washington Idea Pcs Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 262 students
0.4 miles
1027 45th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202)399-4750 0.4 9-12 262 - Capitol Heights Robert R. Gray Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 489 students
0.5 miles
4949 Addison Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301)636-8400 0.5 PK-6 489 - Washington Aiton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 251 students
0.6 miles
533 48th Pl Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202)671-6060 0.6 PK-5 251 - Capitol Heights Fairmont Heights High School Grades: 9-12 | 683 students
0.6 miles
1401 Nye St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301)925-1360 0.6 9-12 683
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