HOUSTON ELEM.

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

432

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
389 (90.0 %)
Two or More
28 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOUSTON R-I
Phone:	(417)967-3024
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67