Serving 760 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Samuel Houston Elementary School's student population of 760 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
760 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Champions. Every One. Every Day.
School Rankings
Samuel 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 Samuel Houston Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#4037 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
34%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
24%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel Houston Elementary School is ranked #4037 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Samuel Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Samuel Houston Elementary School?
760 students attend Samuel Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Samuel Houston Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Houston Elementary School?
Samuel Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel Houston Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Samuel Houston Elementary School part of?
Samuel Houston Elementary School is part of Huntsville Independent School District.
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