SAM HOUSTON EL

SAM HOUSTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARSHALL ISD school district, located in MARSHALL, TX with about 510 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, SAM HOUSTON EL 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.

SAM HOUSTON ELementary, located at 2905 E. Travis in Marshall, Texas, serves as a foundational campus within the Marshall Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in their early formative years. As part of the local Marshall community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success in higher grade levels.

Beyond core academics, SAM HOUSTON ELementary is integral to the Marshall community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that encompasses literacy, mathematics, science, and social development. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of its students, SAM HOUSTON ELementary strives to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning.

For more information, contact SAM HOUSTON EL at (903) 927-8770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2905 E TRAVIS
MARSHALL, TX 75672-4501
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SAM HOUSTON EL is a public Title I school in MARSHALL, TX with about 510 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MARSHALL ISD
Total Students:
510
Teachers:
34
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 510 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.4%
White
24.5%
Black or African American
23.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.