HOUSTON EL

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

286

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	79
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

White
135 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
79 (27.6 %)
Two or More
38 (13.3 %)
Black
27 (9.4 %)
American Indian
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENISON ISD
Phone:	(903)462-7300
Website:	http://denisonisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 74

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOUSTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOUSTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	44.8%
Male	158	55.2%

Elementary School K - 5th

HENRY W SORY EL

SHERMAN ISD

548 Students

120 BINKLEY PARK DR
SHERMAN, TX 75092 (9.7 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th