HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school with about 407 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 28 teachers, HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 LOWER ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Houston, Mississippi, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Houston School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to upper elementary grades.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and administrators. Through its official website, the school provides families with essential information regarding academic resources, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in their child's education. HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students can build the confidence and skills necessary for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY at (662) 456-3323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
http://www.houstonmsschools.com
HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Houston, MS with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 28.07
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 407 students
- White
- 51.1%
- Black or African American
- 38.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.