HOUSTON EL

www.paisd.org/schools/houston/home.htm

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Houston Elementary School, located at 3245 36th Street in Port Arthur, Texas, is a primary educational institution operating under the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). The school serves as a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As part of the PAISD network, the school adheres to district-wide curricula designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive and structured classroom atmosphere.

The school is deeply integrated into the Port Arthur community, acting as a hub for neighborhood families and emphasizing student engagement through various academic and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing consistent educational standards and community involvement, Houston Elementary aims to provide a stable, formative experience for its students, helping them build the necessary skills to succeed within the larger Port Arthur school system. Prospective parents or visitors can find additional resources, school news, and calendar information through the district’s official website.

728

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	536
Black	149
Asian	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	10

Hispanic
536 (73.6 %)
Black
149 (20.5 %)
White
16 (2.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
American Indian
10 (1.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.0 %)

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:	PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone:	(409)984-4800
Website:	http://www.paisd.org/schools/houston/home.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 61

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 103