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Houston Elementary

Summary:

Houston Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Houston, Missouri, with an enrollment of 432 students. The school is part of the Houston R-I school district, which is ranked 188 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a moderately ranked district, Houston Elementary has consistently performed in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 466 to 832 out of over 1,000 schools over the past decade. The school has maintained a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance, particularly for its White students and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Houston Elementary has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.5% to 19% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Plato Elementary, Cabool Elementary, and Licking Elementary, which generally perform better on key metrics, Houston Elementary's challenges appear to be unique to the school or district. With high poverty levels, low test scores, and declining performance over time, the data suggests that targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the root causes of the school's challenges could be crucial for improving the educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 206 W Spruce St
       Houston, MO  65483-1147

(417) 967-3024

District: Houston R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,439 Help


Students who attend Houston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Houston Middle
High:    Houston High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Elementary ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Elementary is $11,439.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Elementary 708th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Houston Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Houston R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston R-I 188th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.16 292nd 1074 72.8%
2007 57.97 426th 1080 60.6%
2008 64.08 322nd 1084 70.3%
2009 63.46 341st 1053 67.6%
2010 56.28 461st 1066 56.8%
2011 50.74 599th 1088 44.9%
2012 49.41 617th 1085 43.1%
2013 47.74 636th 1108 42.6%
2014 56.67 466th 1089 57.2%
2015 36.71 748th 1058 29.3%
2016 42.65 541st 865 37.5%
2017 25.95 829th 1032 19.7%
2018 24.83 832nd 1045 20.4%
2019 31.37 775th 1052 26.3%
2021 44.25 531st 901 41.1%
2022 27.40 672nd 908 26.0%
2023 31.53 646th 898 28.1%
2024 22.71 708th 906 21.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.85 730th 887 17.7%
2019 34.26 669th 907 26.2%
2021 53.84 213th 574 62.9%
2022 32.71 376th 532 29.3%
2023 39.62 371st 611 39.3%
2024 29.05 477th 625 23.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.88 268th 302 11.3%
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Rank History for White students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.00 861st 898 4.1%
2019 19.95 817th 917 10.9%
2021 28.82 516th 691 25.3%
2022 15.20 606th 675 10.2%
2023 19.25 581st 673 13.7%
2024 9.74 628th 668 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Houston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 490 490
1992 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1994 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1998 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2000 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2001 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2002 461 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 461 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 396 71 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 441 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 450 2 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 448 6 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 425 12 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 454 7 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 441 9 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2011 427 9 2 10 2 1 0 0 451
2012 443 7 1 10 1 0 2 0 464
2013 415 5 2 9 2 0 5 0 438
2014 419 2 1 10 2 0 5 0 439
2015 418 4 0 12 2 0 9 0 445
2016 434 2 2 10 2 1 11 0 462
2017 398 1 1 7 1 0 11 0 419
2018 429 0 1 16 1 0 12 0 459
2019 435 0 1 15 4 0 8 0 463
2020 402 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 427
2021 372 0 0 11 0 0 18 0 401
2022 396 3 0 13 1 1 19 0 433
2023 389 3 0 11 1 0 28 0 432
2024 392 1 0 9 1 0 27 0 430

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 490 34.6 14.1 n/a
1992 495 32.6 15.1 80.6
1993 152 12.8 11.9 94.7
1994 164 12.5 13.1 94.5
1995 150 13.1 11.5 94.7
1996 150 13.1 11.5 94.7
1997 166 13.0 12.8 45.2
1998 158 10.7 14.8 43.7
1999 155 11.2 13.8 60.6
2000 148 11.8 12.5 62.8
2001 140 11.4 12.3 55
2002 464 33.2 14.0 52.6
2003 464 33.2 14.0 52.6
2004 475 32.4 14.7 49.5
2005 449 32.3 13.9 55.2
2006 466 32.3 14.4 53.4
2007 470 31.7 14.8 51.3
2008 450 27.3 16.5 56.4
2009 470 34.5 13.6 59.6
2010 457 35.5 12.8 66.5
2011 451 35.1 12.8 67.2
2012 464 35.6 13.0 63.8
2013 438 36.4 12.0 62.3
2014 439 36.5 12.0 66.1
2015 445 36.0 12.3 100
2016 462 35.0 13.2 58.9
2017 419 34.6 12.1 57
2018 459 33.5 13.6 61
2019 463 35.0 13.2 63.7
2020 427 33.6 12.6 60.4
2021 401 33.2 12.0 46.4
2022 433 36.5 11.8 48.3
2023 432 37.7 11.4 54.9
2024 430 37.8 11.3 57.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 490 34.6 14.1 n/a
1992 495 32.6 15.1 80.6
1993 152 12.8 11.9 94.7
1994 164 12.5 13.1 94.5
1995 150 13.1 11.5 94.7
1996 150 13.1 11.5 94.7
1997 166 13.0 12.8 45.2
1998 158 10.7 14.8 43.7
1999 155 11.2 13.8 60.6
2000 148 11.8 12.5 62.8
2001 140 11.4 12.3 55
2002 464 33.2 14.0 52.6
2003 464 33.2 14.0 52.6
2004 475 32.4 14.7 49.5
2005 449 32.3 13.9 55.2
2006 466 32.3 14.4 53.4
2007 470 31.7 14.8 51.3
2008 450 27.3 16.5 56.4
2009 470 34.5 13.6 59.6
2010 457 35.5 12.8 66.5
2011 451 35.1 12.8 67.2
2012 464 35.6 13.0 63.8
2013 438 36.4 12.0 62.3
2014 439 36.5 12.0 66.1
2015 445 36.0 12.3 100
2016 462 35.0 13.2 58.9
2017 419 34.6 12.1 57
2018 459 33.5 13.6 61
2019 463 35.0 13.2 63.7
2020 427 33.6 12.6 60.4
2021 401 33.2 12.0 46.4
2022 433 36.5 11.8 48.3
2023 432 37.7 11.4 54.9
2024 430 37.8 11.3 57.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $682 (8.2%) $7,647 (91.8%) $8,330
2020 $1,250 (13.0%) $8,361 (87.0%) $9,612
2021 $2,275 (23.8%) $7,302 (76.2%) $9,578
2022 $6,551 (57.3%) $4,888 (42.7%) $11,439

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston Elementary

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 775th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 646th of 898 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)43.734.4
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston R-I)43.734.4
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary)39.446.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houston R-I)39.446.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)28.830.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston R-I)28.830.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary)44.123.2
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Houston R-I)44.123.2
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)2731.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston R-I)2731.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Houston Elementary)37.130
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Houston R-I)37.130
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Elementary)34.927.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Houston R-I)34.927.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students463432
 6.7%
African American03
American Indian41
 75%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1511
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White435389
 10.6%
Two or More Races828
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%54.9%
 8.9%

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Students at Houston Elementary are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Houston Elementary.

Students who attend Houston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Houston Middle
High : Houston High

Houston Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Missouri elementary schools.


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