Is Houston Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Houston Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Houston Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Houston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Houston Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kelly Miller Middle School High : H.D. Woodson High School

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:
88^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,885

Students who attend Houston Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.5%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houston Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 53^rd among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.5%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 30^th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Houston Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Elementary School is $31,885, which is the 26^th 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 27^th 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
2010	62.51	34^th	111	69.4%
2011	33.76	75^th	111	32.4%
2012	35.58	74^th	112	33.9%
2014	15.63	97^th	109	11.0%
2015	16.17	93^rd	97	4.1%
2016	17.08	87^th	99	12.1%
2017	19.56	95^th	108	12.0%
2018	20.00	102^nd	120	15.0%
2019	12.17	120^th	122	1.6%
2022	16.36	93^rd	97	4.1%
2023	23.40	107^th	128	16.4%
2024	29.44	88^th	126	30.2%

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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	89^th	110	19.1%
2019	11.87	114^th	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	84^th	90	6.7%
2019	17.77	85^th	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	97^th	113	14.2%
2019	14.92	112^th	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	80^th	100	20.0%
2019	12.92	104^th	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.

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.

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 107^th 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)	10	6.7	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	43.2	37.4	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary School)	6.7	3.3	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	35.8	32.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary School)	8.3	13.8	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	41.4	37.4	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	30.4	7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary School)	5.3	7.1	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	33.4	28.8	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary School)	7.9	25	17.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	277	281	1.4%
African American	263	265	0.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%

Schools Near Houston Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 50th Pl. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6170	307	31	9.8		1 (0.3%)	281 (91.5%)	21 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	29.4	88^th of 126 public elementary schools	30.2%		23.4	107^th of 128 public elementary schools	16.4%	19	6.9	17.1	12.5	28.6	14.3			$31,885	$4,030	$27,855
Burrville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Division Ave. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6020	236	21	11.1		1 (0.4%)	223 (94.5%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.8	113^th of 126 public elementary schools	10.3%		27.3	96^th of 128 public elementary schools	25.0%	17	7.1	11.4	8.7	21.4	8.6	4.4	7.1	$27,467	$4,020	$23,447
Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 44th St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6060	146	18	8.1		0 (0.0%)	134 (91.8%)	11 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34.5	73^rd of 126 public elementary schools	42.1%		24.7	103^rd of 128 public elementary schools	19.5%	30		25.9	13.3	19.0	19.2			$44,052	$5,120	$38,932
DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School	Public, Charter	PK-K	913 55th St NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Wildflower PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 996-8371	28	4	7.0		0 (0.0%)	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$72,661	$33,094	$39,567
Drew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Eads St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6040	189	25	7.7		3 (1.6%)	176 (93.1%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	109^th of 126 public elementary schools	13.5%		19.9	119^th of 128 public elementary schools	7.0%	10	9.5	8.7	26.3	9.5	8.7	5.3	4.7	$34,440	$4,904	$29,536
Smothers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Brooks St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3600	232	24	9.5		1 (0.4%)	210 (90.5%)	20 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24	104^th of 126 public elementary schools	17.5%		26.8	98^th of 128 public elementary schools	23.4%	6	11.5	2.8		15.4		3.9		$34,216	$4,392	$29,824
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	390	28	13.8		0 (0.0%)	375 (96.2%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.9	106^th of 126 public elementary schools	15.9%		27.8	92^nd of 128 public elementary schools	28.1%	14		15.3	10.1		12.9	11.4		$24,859	$3,723	$21,136
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	270	18	15.0		0 (0.0%)	266 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$20,407	$2,554	$17,853
Global Citizens PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	4095 Minnesota Avenue NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Global Citizens PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 221-6400	161	14	11.5		5 (3.1%)	129 (80.1%)	15 (9.3%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)								(n/a)								$31,154	$2,335	$28,819
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5600 East Capitol Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 975-2100	342	27	12.6		25 (7.3%)	249 (72.8%)	32 (9.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.4%)	32.9	78^th of 126 public elementary schools	38.1%		26.7	100^th of 128 public elementary schools	21.9%	22	28.6	20.9	17.5	21.4	22.7	10.0	21.4	$22,038	$1,693	$20,345

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