Houston Elementary

Summary:

Houston Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lancaster, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 674. The school is part of the Lancaster Independent School District, which is ranked 774 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houston Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly in mathematics, and in addressing the needs of its diverse student population. The school's performance lags behind the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in STAAR Reading ranging from 34.02% to 37.5% and in STAAR Mathematics from 17% to 43.3%, compared to the district's 37.12% to 45.04% and 20.14% to 44.33%, respectively. The school's performance is especially low for its special education and gifted and talented student populations, ranking in the bottom 20% and 10% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

While Houston Elementary performs relatively better for its African American and Hispanic students compared to the overall student population, the school still lags behind the district and state averages for these subgroups. The school's slightly lower per-student funding and higher student-teacher ratio compared to the district average may be contributing to its academic challenges, but the school will need to implement a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. Nearby schools like Pleasant Run Elementary and Umphrey Lee Elementary may offer alternative options for parents in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2929 Marquis St
       Lancaster, TX  75134-1602


(972) 218-1512

District: Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3661st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,825 Help


Students who attend Houston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
    Lancaster Middle
High:    Lancaster High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  708

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
African American:
44.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Elementary ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Houston Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), African American (44.2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Elementary is 17.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Elementary is $8,825. 4 elementary schools in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Elementary 3661st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Houston Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Independent School District (Isd) 774th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Houston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.68 3082nd 3724 17.2%
2008 15.62 3534th 3768 6.2%
2009 13.79 3692nd 3884 4.9%
2010 15.98 3709th 3937 5.8%
2011 27.60 3482nd 4095 15.0%
2012 36.61 3058th 4206 27.3%
2013 19.05 3833rd 4221 9.2%
2014 25.60 3598th 4260 15.5%
2015 10.19 4121st 4320 4.6%
2016 39.18 2871st 4286 33.0%
2017 45.73 2196th 4329 49.3%
2018 39.54 2582nd 4359 40.8%
2019 51.92 1927th 4479 57.0%
2021 38.76 2624th 4578 42.7%
2022 34.76 3073rd 4581 32.9%
2023 29.25 3442nd 4647 25.9%
2024 26.42 3661st 4675 21.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.11 274th 3226 91.5%
2019 87.46 154th 3333 95.4%
2021 71.06 578th 3446 83.2%
2022 67.47 789th 3487 77.4%
2023 54.44 1437th 3556 59.6%
2024 35.52 2459th 3638 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.47 2815th 3558 20.9%
2019 28.37 2948th 3684 20.0%
2021 18.86 3724th 3799 2.0%
2022 18.68 3741st 3952 5.3%
2023 31.26 3020th 4086 26.1%
2024 13.59 4121st 4261 3.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 1875th 4264 56.0%
2019 67.61 931st 4309 78.4%
2021 52.60 1845th 4451 58.5%
2022 43.22 2607th 4477 41.8%
2023 39.67 2892nd 4521 36.0%
2024 31.75 3450th 4560 24.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.68 2187th 4306 49.2%
2019 56.42 1692nd 4348 61.1%
2021 41.31 2513th 4499 44.1%
2022 44.36 2509th 4561 45.0%
2023 32.14 3259th 4588 29.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.41 2996th 3106 3.5%
2019 23.34 2849th 3184 10.5%
2021 21.70 2557th 3006 14.9%
2022 18.66 2732nd 2958 7.6%
2023 16.89 2782nd 2980 6.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.76 718th 4240 83.1%
2019 83.30 325th 4295 92.4%
2021 57.47 1357th 4331 68.7%
2022 58.33 1523rd 4461 65.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.22 2972nd 4319 31.2%
2019 46.62 2208th 4357 49.3%
2021 37.29 2717th 4498 39.6%
2022 27.60 3531st 4563 22.6%
2023 27.27 3583rd 4585 21.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.24 1163rd 2483 53.2%
2019 55.96 912th 2515 63.7%
2021 44.79 1241st 2444 49.2%
2022 36.59 1609th 2421 33.5%
2023 44.80 1245th 2443 49.0%
2024 42.67 1377th 2421 43.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.12 903rd 4168 78.3%
2019 79.84 469th 4188 88.8%
2021 62.46 1237th 4329 71.4%
2022 60.82 1407th 4376 67.8%
2023 44.74 2450th 4401 44.3%
2024 32.39 3267th 4431 26.3%
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Rank History for White students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 2982nd 3127 4.6%
2019 5.47 3108th 3142 1.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a student
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Open Quote I went to that school and am now a very sucessful doctor, i feel that the teachers there guided me and provided me the best opportunity to learn even at such a young age. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Houston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 127 1 43 n/a n/a n/a 0 361
1989 157 147 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1990 104 69 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1991 95 76 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 86 68 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1993 75 71 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 66 84 2 69 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1995 63 72 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 63 72 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 62 83 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 58 78 2 86 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1999 59 105 1 84 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2000 51 103 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 45 101 1 116 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2002 31 119 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 31 119 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 13 132 0 125 2 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 17 189 0 146 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 15 206 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 13 471 2 230 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2008 20 449 4 142 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 13 458 4 176 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2010 25 430 5 208 7 n/a n/a 0 675
2011 19 424 3 215 3 1 0 0 665
2012 24 394 1 230 3 0 3 0 655
2013 28 407 0 215 2 0 5 0 657
2014 27 433 0 226 2 1 1 0 690
2015 19 406 0 248 1 1 6 0 681
2016 24 411 0 263 1 0 3 0 702
2017 22 394 1 270 1 0 5 0 693
2018 17 348 0 330 0 0 8 0 703
2019 13 351 0 331 2 0 6 0 703
2020 5 377 0 328 3 0 8 0 721
2021 2 359 1 314 2 0 8 0 686
2022 3 338 1 367 1 0 6 0 716
2023 0 297 0 367 1 0 9 0 674
2024 3 313 1 377 4 0 10 0 708

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 23.0 15.6 n/a
1989 341 n/a n/a n/a
1990 199 16.0 12.4 n/a
1991 220 16.5 13.3 n/a
1992 217 15.6 13.9 39.2
1993 214 16.0 13.4 55.6
1994 221 15.9 13.9 45.2
1995 233 16.0 14.6 25.8
1996 233 16.0 14.6 25.8
1997 239 10.6 22.5 50.2
1998 224 15.5 14.5 44.6
1999 249 18.5 13.5 62.7
2000 252 18.0 14.0 63.9
2001 263 18.3 14.4 67.7
2002 258 20.0 12.9 64.7
2003 258 20.0 12.9 64.7
2004 272 21.0 13.0 66.2
2005 352 22.7 15.5 73.3
2006 351 24.0 14.6 77.5
2007 717 34.6 20.7 63.2
2008 615 39.4 15.6 76.4
2009 651 36.1 18.0 82.3
2010 675 39.0 17.2 83.3
2011 665 38.7 17.1 87.4
2012 655 36.5 17.9 80.5
2013 657 33.0 19.9 84.3
2014 690 39.0 17.6 84.2
2015 681 37.0 18.4 87.7
2016 702 40.0 17.5 86.5
2017 693 38.0 18.2 88.7
2018 703 36.8 19.0 89.8
2019 703 40.0 17.5 91.9
2020 721 41.0 17.5 90.3
2021 686 41.9 16.3 88.5
2022 716 42.6 16.7 88.5
2023 674 41.6 16.2 89
2024 708 40.2 17.5 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 23.0 15.6 n/a
1989 341 n/a n/a n/a
1990 199 16.0 12.4 n/a
1991 220 16.5 13.3 n/a
1992 217 15.6 13.9 39.2
1993 214 16.0 13.4 55.6
1994 221 15.9 13.9 45.2
1995 233 16.0 14.6 25.8
1996 233 16.0 14.6 25.8
1997 239 10.6 22.5 50.2
1998 224 15.5 14.5 44.6
1999 249 18.5 13.5 62.7
2000 252 18.0 14.0 63.9
2001 263 18.3 14.4 67.7
2002 258 20.0 12.9 64.7
2003 258 20.0 12.9 64.7
2004 272 21.0 13.0 66.2
2005 352 22.7 15.5 73.3
2006 351 24.0 14.6 77.5
2007 717 34.6 20.7 63.2
2008 615 39.4 15.6 76.4
2009 651 36.1 18.0 82.3
2010 675 39.0 17.2 83.3
2011 665 38.7 17.1 87.4
2012 655 36.5 17.9 80.5
2013 657 33.0 19.9 84.3
2014 690 39.0 17.6 84.2
2015 681 37.0 18.4 87.7
2016 702 40.0 17.5 86.5
2017 693 38.0 18.2 88.7
2018 703 36.8 19.0 89.8
2019 703 40.0 17.5 91.9
2020 721 41.0 17.5 90.3
2021 686 41.9 16.3 88.5
2022 716 42.6 16.7 88.5
2023 674 41.6 16.2 89
2024 708 40.2 17.5 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,081 (12.3%) $7,735 (87.7%) $8,816
2021 $905 (10.3%) $7,920 (89.7%) $8,825

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1927th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3442nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 31%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)4946
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)6727
 40%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4130
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)7135
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))7135
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)6020
 40%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))6020
 40%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)4133
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)4629
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4132
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)1725
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))1725
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)4132
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)6245
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))5542
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Houston Elementary)4026
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)040
 40%
   5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))040
 40%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students703674
 4.1%
African American351297
 15.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic331367
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White130
 100%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%89%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Elementary

Students at Houston Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 44% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Houston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
Middle : Lancaster Middle
High : Lancaster High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 708 students attended Houston Elementary.

Houston Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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