HOUSTON ELEM.
HOUSTON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON R-I school district, located in HOUSTON, MO with about 459 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, HOUSTON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Houston Elementary School, located at 423 W Pine in Houston, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Houston R-I School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for children in the Houston area. The facility is designed to meet the fundamental educational needs of its elementary-aged population, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development.
The school operates as part of a tight-knit school district that prides itself on community engagement and student-centered instruction. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Houston Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school. The staff works closely with local families to ensure that each student receives individualized attention, making the school a vital hub for both personal and intellectual advancement in the Texas County region.
For more information, contact HOUSTON ELEM. at (417) 967-3024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, MO 65483-1147
(417) 967-3024
HOUSTON ELEM. is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, MO with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON R-I
- Total Students:
- 459
- Teachers:
- 33.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 459 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUSTON ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.