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Houston Elementary School

Summary:

Houston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 281 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Houston Elementary consistently underperforms academically. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the DCPS and DC state averages, often by 15-20 percentage points or more. This trend has persisted for several years, and the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of DC elementary schools, placing it among the lowest-performing in the district. The high concentration of African American students at Houston Elementary, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, suggests the need to examine potential factors contributing to this demographic distribution and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.

In comparison, the nearby schools, while also serving predominantly African American student populations, generally outperform Houston Elementary on academic measures. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources at Houston Elementary to support student learning. The combination of low academic performance, high concentration of disadvantaged student populations, and higher spending per student at Houston Elementary may indicate the presence of complex challenges that require a comprehensive and targeted approach to address. Identifying and learning from the successful practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing nearby schools could inform the development of interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Houston Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 50th Pl. NE
       Washington, DC  20019

(202) 671-6170

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,885 Help


Students who attend Houston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kelly Miller Middle School
High:    H.D. Woodson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.5%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 53rd among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.5%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 30th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Elementary School is $31,885, which is the 26th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Houston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Houston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.51 34th 111 69.4%
2011 33.76 75th 111 32.4%
2012 35.58 74th 112 33.9%
2014 15.63 97th 109 11.0%
2015 16.17 93rd 97 4.1%
2016 17.08 87th 99 12.1%
2017 19.56 95th 108 12.0%
2018 20.00 102nd 120 15.0%
2019 12.17 120th 122 1.6%
2022 16.36 93rd 97 4.1%
2023 23.40 107th 128 16.4%
2024 29.44 88th 126 30.2%
See the entire list of District Of Columbia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Houston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.22 89th 110 19.1%
2019 11.87 114th 117 2.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Houston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.86 84th 90 6.7%
2019 17.77 85th 91 6.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Houston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.02 97th 113 14.2%
2019 14.92 112th 113 0.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Houston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.84 80th 100 20.0%
2019 12.92 104th 106 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Houston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 371 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 333 333
1990 0 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 0 384 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 0 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1993 0 392 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1994 2 383 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 2 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 2 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 2 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 0 400 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 0 391 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 0 386 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 0 387 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 0 337 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2003 0 337 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2004 0 345 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 0 300 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 0 269 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 0 302 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 0 307 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 0 263 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 0 240 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2011 0 226 0 4 0 0 0 0 230
2012 0 216 0 8 0 0 0 0 224
2013 2 229 0 7 0 0 0 0 238
2014 0 267 0 7 0 0 0 0 274
2015 0 271 0 8 0 0 0 0 279
2016 1 265 0 9 0 0 0 0 275
2017 1 289 0 9 0 0 0 0 299
2018 2 259 0 7 0 0 1 0 269
2019 2 263 0 10 0 0 2 0 277
2020 1 258 0 12 0 0 3 0 274
2021 1 256 0 8 0 0 4 0 269
2022 2 250 0 10 0 0 6 0 268
2023 1 265 0 10 0 0 5 0 281
2024 1 281 0 21 0 0 4 0 307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 21.0 17.8 56.8
1989 333 23.0 14.4 64
1990 348 17.0 20.4 40.2
1991 384 16.0 24.0 29.7
1992 419 19.0 22.0 76.4
1993 392 22.0 17.8 82.4
1994 385 17.0 22.6 83.4
1995 403 19.0 21.2 82.6
1996 403 19.0 21.2 82.6
1997 403 19.0 21.2 94.8
1998 400 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 391 17.0 23.0 n/a
2000 386 25.0 15.4 84.5
2001 387 25.0 15.5 84.2
2002 338 n/a n/a 79
2003 338 n/a n/a 79
2004 345 22.0 15.7 75.4
2005 303 19.0 15.9 84.2
2006 273 17.0 16.1 79.9
2007 308 26.0 11.8 62
2008 312 11.0 28.4 68.3
2009 269 n/a n/a 90.3
2010 246 22.0 11.1 83.3
2011 230 22.0 10.4 89.1
2012 224 13.0 17.2 64.3
2013 238 15.5 15.3 63.4
2014 274 20.0 13.7 98.9
2015 279 26.0 10.7 100
2016 275 25.0 11.0 100
2017 299 28.5 10.4 n/a
2018 269 24.5 10.9 n/a
2019 277 23.5 11.7 n/a
2020 274 27.5 9.9 n/a
2021 269 26.5 10.1 n/a
2022 268 23.5 11.4 n/a
2023 281 28.0 10.0 n/a
2024 307 31.0 9.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 21.0 17.8 56.8
1989 333 23.0 14.4 64
1990 348 17.0 20.4 40.2
1991 384 16.0 24.0 29.7
1992 419 19.0 22.0 76.4
1993 392 22.0 17.8 82.4
1994 385 17.0 22.6 83.4
1995 403 19.0 21.2 82.6
1996 403 19.0 21.2 82.6
1997 403 19.0 21.2 94.8
1998 400 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 391 17.0 23.0 n/a
2000 386 25.0 15.4 84.5
2001 387 25.0 15.5 84.2
2002 338 n/a n/a 79
2003 338 n/a n/a 79
2004 345 22.0 15.7 75.4
2005 303 19.0 15.9 84.2
2006 273 17.0 16.1 79.9
2007 308 26.0 11.8 62
2008 312 11.0 28.4 68.3
2009 269 n/a n/a 90.3
2010 246 22.0 11.1 83.3
2011 230 22.0 10.4 89.1
2012 224 13.0 17.2 64.3
2013 238 15.5 15.3 63.4
2014 274 20.0 13.7 98.9
2015 279 26.0 10.7 100
2016 275 25.0 11.0 100
2017 299 28.5 10.4 n/a
2018 269 24.5 10.9 n/a
2019 277 23.5 11.7 n/a
2020 274 27.5 9.9 n/a
2021 269 26.5 10.1 n/a
2022 268 23.5 11.4 n/a
2023 281 28.0 10.0 n/a
2024 307 31.0 9.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,402 (10.4%) $20,767 (89.6%) $23,169
2020 $2,771 (11.1%) $22,151 (88.9%) $24,923
2021 $3,195 (12.5%) $22,300 (87.5%) $25,494
2022 $4,952 (18.2%) $22,286 (81.8%) $27,238
2023 $4,030 (12.6%) $27,855 (87.4%) $31,885

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 128 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary School)106.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary School)6.73.3
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary School)8.313.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.437.4
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.230.4
 7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary School)5.37.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary School)7.925
 17.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students277281
 1.4%
African American263265
 0.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races25
 150%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Elementary School

Houston Elementary School ranks 88th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Houston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kelly Miller Middle School
High : H.D. Woodson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Houston Elementary School.

Students at Houston Elementary School are 92% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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