Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Houston Elementary serves the southwest part of Denison, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#3708 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
16%
13%
White
39%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Houston Elementary School is ranked #3708 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyde Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
255 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Houston Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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-4
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
Houston Elementary School is part of Denison Independent School District.
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