Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Houston 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 99% 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: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Houston Elementary serves the northwest part of Lancaster, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residences located about 1.3 miles away from the school's edges, and the furthest distance being 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Houston 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 Houston Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#6083 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
39%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
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 #6083 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
613 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Houston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Elementary School offer ?
Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
Houston Elementary School is part of Lancaster Independent School District.
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