HOUSTON EL

HOUSTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DENISON ISD school district, located in DENISON, TX with about 238 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 20 teachers, HOUSTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 is a public school serving students in Denison, Texas, as part of the Denison Independent School District. Located on West Morgan Street, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and the personal development of its elementary-aged students. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the district’s core mission of preparing children for future academic success through comprehensive instruction and student engagement.

As a campus within the Denison ISD, HOUSTON ELementary benefits from the district’s focus on integrating modern educational practices with community values. The school offers a range of resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to excel. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or district-wide news, the official Denison ISD website provides ongoing updates and resources.

For more information, contact HOUSTON EL at (903) 462-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 W MORGAN ST
DENISON, TX 75020-4310
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HOUSTON EL is a public Title I school in DENISON, TX with about 238 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DENISON ISD
Total Students:
238
Teachers:
20.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 238 students

White
60.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black or African American
10.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
1.3%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.