HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school with about 447 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 29 teachers, HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 UPPER ELEMENTARY, located at 452 Pittsboro Street in Houston, Mississippi, serves as a vital component of the Houston School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students in the upper elementary grades can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By focusing on fundamental skill-building and a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere.
The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and continuous improvement, reflecting the values of the broader Houston School District. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure parents stay involved in the educational process. With a goal of high academic standards, HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY strives to provide a nurturing setting that empowers students to reach their full potential within the Chickasaw County community.
For more information, contact HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY at (662) 456-2797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
http://www.houstonmsschools.com
HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Houston, MS with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 29.4
- 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 447 students
- White
- 45.4%
- Black or African American
- 41.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.