Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sam 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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-4
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Houston Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Corsicana school district, encompassing approximately 226.7 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sam Houston Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Dare to Be Different
School Rankings
Sam 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 Sam Houston Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#2439 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Sam Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked #2439 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Elementary School?
422 students attend Sam Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sam Houston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Houston Elementary School?
Sam Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sam Houston Elementary School part of?
Sam Houston Elementary School is part of Corsicana Independent School District.
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