Houston Upper Elementary School serves 358 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Houston Upper Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston Upper Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
41%
47%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Houston Upper Elementary School?
358 students attend Houston Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Houston Upper Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Upper Elementary School?
Houston Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Upper Elementary School offer ?
Houston Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Houston Upper Elementary School part of?
Houston Upper Elementary School is part of Chickasaw Co School Dist School District.
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