Houston Elementary

Summary:

Houston Elementary is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving 307 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), which is ranked 595 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houston Elementary faces several challenges, including a student population that is 91.21% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (53.7%) was lower than the district (48.23%) and state (48.85%) averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American students but struggling with Hispanic students and students with special education needs. With over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Houston Elementary has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

However, the school's higher spending per student, from $9,725 in 2018-2019 to $12,409 in 2020-2021, suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement. When compared to nearby schools, such as Menger Elementary, which outperforms Houston Elementary across multiple subject areas and grade levels, the school's potential for growth becomes more apparent. By targeting interventions and resource allocation to support its economically disadvantaged student population, Houston Elementary may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 363 Norton St
       Corpus Christi, TX  78415-4399


(361) 878-2520

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2965th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,409 Help


Students who attend Houston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Baker Middle
High:    Ray High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.2%
African American:
4.2%
White:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Elementary ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.2%), African American (4.2%), White (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.9% 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 13.3, which is the 3rd best among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Elementary is $12,409, which is the 5th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) 595th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.58 1510th 3465 56.4%
2005 36.10 2620th 3475 24.6%
2006 52.47 1920th 3476 44.8%
2007 54.82 1965th 3724 47.2%
2008 38.86 2727th 3768 27.6%
2009 35.45 2961st 3884 23.8%
2010 49.96 2339th 3937 40.6%
2011 51.88 2301st 4095 43.8%
2012 32.08 3313th 4206 21.2%
2013 22.55 3708th 4221 12.2%
2014 11.51 4089th 4260 4.0%
2015 24.42 3600th 4320 16.7%
2016 42.77 2671st 4286 37.7%
2017 48.48 2064th 4329 52.3%
2018 43.24 2353rd 4359 46.0%
2019 44.50 2393rd 4479 46.6%
2021 40.86 2516th 4578 45.0%
2022 52.61 2005th 4581 56.2%
2023 33.04 3216th 4647 30.8%
2024 37.42 2965th 4675 36.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 2087th 3226 35.3%
2019 49.57 1589th 3333 52.3%
2021 76.82 429th 3446 87.6%
2022 71.22 655th 3487 81.2%
2023 56.45 1332nd 3556 62.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.50 1078th 3558 69.7%
2019 54.32 1182nd 3684 67.9%
2021 58.63 1005th 3799 73.5%
2023 37.19 2532nd 4086 38.0%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.88 1643rd 4264 61.5%
2019 54.72 1722nd 4309 60.0%
2021 53.05 1818th 4451 59.2%
2022 66.68 1066th 4477 76.2%
2023 42.96 2673rd 4521 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.99 2993rd 4306 30.5%
2019 41.83 2554th 4348 41.3%
2021 40.95 2528th 4499 43.8%
2022 46.67 2354th 4561 48.4%
2023 28.66 3492nd 4588 23.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 3507th 4240 17.3%
2019 31.75 3278th 4295 23.7%
2021 55.41 1471st 4331 66.0%
2022 60.17 1406th 4461 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.44 1924th 4319 55.5%
2019 47.17 2181st 4357 49.9%
2021 41.02 2497th 4498 44.5%
2022 58.17 1701st 4563 62.7%
2023 37.88 2902nd 4585 36.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.67 396th 2443 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.93 1831st 4168 56.1%
2019 49.91 2000th 4188 52.2%
2021 48.46 2039th 4329 52.9%
2022 60.61 1421st 4376 67.5%
2023 37.31 2935th 4401 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.01 2486th 3127 20.5%
2019 61.63 1099th 3142 65.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Houston is a great place for students to learn! Teachers work diligently with the students to bring out the best in them! #GOBOBCATS Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Teachers go above and beyond to make education enjoyable. The staff is friendly and inviting toward students. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Student and Teachers are really friendly. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote Wonderful staff and students! My child enjoys coming to school! Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 23, 2021

Open Quote A great place for learning! Dedicated staff that values education for all, and sets high expectations for all learners. Go Bobcats! Close Quote



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
1988 78 21 6 612 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1989 86 20 2 638 2 n/a n/a 0 748
1990 71 14 2 597 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1991 74 14 1 570 2 n/a n/a 0 661
1992 80 10 1 559 2 n/a n/a 0 652
1993 90 27 1 538 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 97 26 3 532 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 67 27 0 491 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 67 27 0 491 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1997 41 17 0 531 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 46 22 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 36 25 0 533 4 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 41 27 0 560 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2001 27 27 0 568 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 28 26 19 552 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2003 28 26 19 552 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2004 27 17 18 556 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 33 20 10 531 3 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 36 16 9 515 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 24 17 2 481 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 22 21 2 478 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2009 21 9 1 530 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2010 23 16 0 518 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 22 11 0 404 0 0 0 0 437
2012 27 8 0 422 0 0 0 0 457
2013 37 10 0 422 0 0 0 0 469
2014 22 16 1 461 0 0 1 0 501
2015 30 13 1 466 0 0 2 0 512
2016 33 18 3 462 0 0 3 0 519
2017 34 8 3 456 0 0 1 0 502
2018 30 10 1 420 1 0 1 0 463
2019 28 5 0 411 0 0 1 0 445
2020 13 4 0 377 0 0 2 0 396
2021 11 7 0 303 0 0 3 0 324
2022 6 4 0 285 0 0 2 0 297
2023 12 13 0 280 0 0 2 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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 719 39.0 18.4 n/a
1989 748 n/a n/a n/a
1990 687 42.0 16.3 n/a
1991 661 41.8 15.8 n/a
1992 652 42.3 15.4 71.8
1993 657 44.0 14.9 80.5
1994 659 38.2 17.3 73
1995 585 34.9 16.8 73.3
1996 585 34.9 16.8 73.3
1997 589 32.5 18.1 71.6
1998 605 32.0 18.9 75.2
1999 598 34.3 17.4 82.9
2000 630 35.4 17.8 85.6
2001 623 37.1 16.8 89.6
2002 625 37.5 16.7 87.5
2003 625 37.5 16.7 87.5
2004 620 37.8 16.4 90.2
2005 597 35.5 16.8 88.9
2006 576 33.7 17.1 90.5
2007 524 31.4 16.7 89.3
2008 523 30.3 17.3 91.4
2009 561 31.3 17.9 88.8
2010 557 34.3 16.2 93.7
2011 437 26.3 16.5 90.6
2012 457 27.1 16.8 91
2013 469 26.6 17.6 91.5
2014 501 30.4 16.4 92.4
2015 512 32.0 16.0 90.6
2016 519 31.0 16.7 76.9
2017 502 31.1 16.1 88.8
2018 463 32.0 14.4 95.7
2019 445 30.0 14.8 91.5
2020 396 28.6 13.8 92.7
2021 324 26.1 12.4 92.3
2022 297 25.0 11.8 94.9
2023 307 22.9 13.3 91.9

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
1988 719 39.0 18.4 n/a
1989 748 n/a n/a n/a
1990 687 42.0 16.3 n/a
1991 661 41.8 15.8 n/a
1992 652 42.3 15.4 71.8
1993 657 44.0 14.9 80.5
1994 659 38.2 17.3 73
1995 585 34.9 16.8 73.3
1996 585 34.9 16.8 73.3
1997 589 32.5 18.1 71.6
1998 605 32.0 18.9 75.2
1999 598 34.3 17.4 82.9
2000 630 35.4 17.8 85.6
2001 623 37.1 16.8 89.6
2002 625 37.5 16.7 87.5
2003 625 37.5 16.7 87.5
2004 620 37.8 16.4 90.2
2005 597 35.5 16.8 88.9
2006 576 33.7 17.1 90.5
2007 524 31.4 16.7 89.3
2008 523 30.3 17.3 91.4
2009 561 31.3 17.9 88.8
2010 557 34.3 16.2 93.7
2011 437 26.3 16.5 90.6
2012 457 27.1 16.8 91
2013 469 26.6 17.6 91.5
2014 501 30.4 16.4 92.4
2015 512 32.0 16.0 90.6
2016 519 31.0 16.7 76.9
2017 502 31.1 16.1 88.8
2018 463 32.0 14.4 95.7
2019 445 30.0 14.8 91.5
2020 396 28.6 13.8 92.7
2021 324 26.1 12.4 92.3
2022 297 25.0 11.8 94.9
2023 307 22.9 13.3 91.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,352 (13.9%) $8,373 (86.1%) $9,725
2020 $1,325 (13.0%) $8,890 (87.0%) $10,215
2021 $1,862 (15.0%) $10,547 (85.0%) $12,409

Data source: Texas 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 2393rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3216th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)3238
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)3538
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)4131
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)4130
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Houston Elementary)4161
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Elementary)5836
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))5552
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Houston Elementary)4315
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445307
 31%
African American513
 160%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic411280
 31.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2812
 57.1%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.5%91.9%
 0.4%


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Students at Houston Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% White.

Students who attend Houston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker Middle
High : Ray High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Houston Elementary.

Houston Elementary ranks 2965th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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