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Samuel Houston Elementary

Summary:

Samuel Houston Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntsville, Texas, serving 437 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Huntsville Independent School District, which is ranked 760 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Samuel Houston Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is well below state and district averages, with only 11.9% of 3rd-grade students and 25.3% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in reading, and 7.32% of 3rd-grade students and 25.3% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in math. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Stewart Elementary, Texas Online Preparatory Elementary, Scott Johnson Elementary, and Huntsville Elementary, which generally perform better academically. Additionally, Samuel Houston Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 79.41% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 63.12% to 79.7% at the nearby schools.

While the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than their White counterparts on STAAR tests, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students have consistently struggled, with very low rankings and proficiency rates. Over the past several years, Samuel Houston Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated but has generally remained in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a rating of 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's high percentage of low-income students and relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to these academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1641 7th St
       Huntsville, TX  77320-3878

(936) 435-6750

District: Huntsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4529th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,509 Help


Students who attend Samuel Houston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Huntsville Intermediate
    Mance Park Middle
    Texas Online Preparatory Middle
High:    Huntsville High School
    Texas Online Preparatory High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.1%
White:
32.7%
Hispanic:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Samuel Houston Elementary ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Huntsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Samuel Houston Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.1%), White (32.7%), Hispanic (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samuel Houston Elementary is 16.3. 3 elementary schools in the Huntsville Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samuel Houston Elementary is $9,509, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Huntsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Samuel Houston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Samuel Houston Elementary 4529th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Samuel Houston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Huntsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville Independent School District (Isd) 760th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samuel Houston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.61 2239th 3465 35.4%
2005 36.90 2595th 3475 25.3%
2006 61.89 1429th 3476 58.9%
2007 41.33 2628th 3724 29.4%
2008 57.41 1810th 3768 52.0%
2009 28.19 3270th 3884 15.8%
2010 28.63 3326th 3937 15.5%
2011 40.34 2930th 4095 28.4%
2012 26.04 3604th 4206 14.3%
2013 44.08 2644th 4221 37.4%
2014 18.51 3877th 4260 9.0%
2015 21.49 3709th 4320 14.1%
2016 10.76 4064th 4286 5.2%
2017 7.04 4270th 4329 1.4%
2018 11.46 4205th 4359 3.5%
2019 16.98 4058th 4479 9.4%
2021 25.67 3461st 4578 24.4%
2022 41.97 2623rd 4581 42.7%
2023 35.37 3066th 4647 34.0%
2024 9.08 4529th 4675 3.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.20 1009th 1046 3.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 2019th 3226 37.4%
2019 17.94 3145th 3333 5.6%
2021 17.04 3313th 3446 3.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.75 3458th 3558 2.8%
2019 25.12 3188th 3684 13.5%
2021 20.21 3597th 3799 5.3%
2022 68.46 756th 3952 80.9%
2023 38.59 2406th 4086 41.1%
2024 14.37 4090th 4261 4.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.45 4171st 4264 2.2%
2019 18.35 4024th 4309 6.6%
2021 31.03 3311th 4451 25.6%
2022 46.86 2365th 4477 47.2%
2023 41.17 2785th 4521 38.4%
2024 11.94 4415th 4560 3.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.21 4078th 4306 5.3%
2019 14.01 4125th 4348 5.1%
2021 28.11 3316th 4499 26.3%
2022 47.12 2326th 4561 49.0%
2023 41.59 2695th 4588 41.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.84 3796th 4240 10.5%
2019 24.21 3754th 4295 12.6%
2021 25.57 3696th 4331 14.7%
2022 54.53 1785th 4461 60.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.37 4164th 4319 3.6%
2019 23.54 3681st 4357 15.5%
2021 23.90 3607th 4498 19.8%
2022 37.47 2891st 4563 36.6%
2023 32.23 3242nd 4585 29.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.01 2312th 2483 6.9%
2019 23.14 2199th 2515 12.6%
2021 38.14 1498th 2444 38.7%
2022 49.73 1093rd 2421 54.9%
2023 56.20 871st 2443 64.3%
2024 24.42 2063rd 2421 14.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 3455th 4168 17.1%
2019 23.01 3687th 4188 12.0%
2021 30.11 3231st 4329 25.4%
2022 76.39 653rd 4376 85.1%
2023 56.00 1712th 4401 61.1%
2024 7.97 4375th 4431 1.3%
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Rank History for White students at Samuel Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.97 3017th 3127 3.5%
2019 24.74 2643rd 3142 15.9%
2021 18.85 2749th 3082 10.8%
2022 32.12 2347th 3082 23.8%
2023 18.77 2773rd 3106 10.7%
2024 4.90 3042nd 3078 1.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Samuel Houston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 133 5 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 573
1989 374 138 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1990 387 126 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 316 145 4 44 4 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 284 159 2 34 5 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 269 189 3 27 3 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 270 186 4 26 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 181 173 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 181 173 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 189 197 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 193 174 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 157 163 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 158 163 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 155 161 5 22 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 162 154 11 172 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 162 154 11 172 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 209 155 7 153 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 265 197 12 134 5 n/a n/a 0 613
2006 277 200 9 77 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 221 159 2 81 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2008 251 168 4 82 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2009 265 201 6 66 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 281 228 7 87 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2011 252 201 9 84 0 0 16 0 562
2012 249 219 12 91 1 0 19 0 591
2013 242 238 13 92 1 0 16 0 602
2014 231 256 13 101 1 1 21 0 624
2015 197 249 15 95 0 1 14 0 571
2016 206 258 11 101 0 1 15 0 592
2017 178 241 12 92 0 2 19 0 544
2018 181 234 9 83 1 1 20 0 529
2019 133 210 8 74 3 0 17 0 445
2020 118 199 9 82 4 0 28 0 440
2021 118 191 8 77 4 0 22 0 420
2022 159 171 9 81 0 1 14 0 435
2023 149 174 12 88 0 1 13 0 437
2024 143 184 8 84 1 1 16 0 437

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 Samuel Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 34.0 16.8 n/a
1989 541 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 33.0 16.3 n/a
1991 513 33.2 15.4 n/a
1992 484 32.1 15.0 19.2
1993 491 32.0 15.3 40.9
1994 488 32.0 15.3 30.5
1995 387 27.0 14.3 38
1996 387 27.0 14.3 38
1997 419 27.0 15.5 28.6
1998 392 29.8 13.2 31.9
1999 346 29.0 11.9 47.4
2000 345 29.0 11.9 49.6
2001 346 25.5 13.6 52.9
2002 503 36.0 14.0 55.5
2003 503 36.0 14.0 55.5
2004 527 34.0 15.5 52
2005 613 39.0 15.7 56.6
2006 566 37.0 15.3 45.6
2007 467 33.4 14.0 43.7
2008 510 38.4 13.3 42
2009 538 36.4 14.8 35.3
2010 603 38.4 15.6 45.9
2011 562 38.4 14.6 30.1
2012 591 37.6 15.7 32.1
2013 602 40.0 15.0 67.8
2014 624 40.3 15.4 70.2
2015 571 40.0 14.2 64.1
2016 592 39.0 15.1 61.3
2017 544 37.0 14.7 65.8
2018 529 31.0 17.0 63.3
2019 445 29.3 15.1 69.7
2020 440 29.0 15.1 73.9
2021 420 30.0 14.0 72.4
2022 435 28.0 15.5 71
2023 437 24.8 17.6 79.4
2024 437 26.7 16.3 80.8

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 Samuel Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 34.0 16.8 n/a
1989 541 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 33.0 16.3 n/a
1991 513 33.2 15.4 n/a
1992 484 32.1 15.0 19.2
1993 491 32.0 15.3 40.9
1994 488 32.0 15.3 30.5
1995 387 27.0 14.3 38
1996 387 27.0 14.3 38
1997 419 27.0 15.5 28.6
1998 392 29.8 13.2 31.9
1999 346 29.0 11.9 47.4
2000 345 29.0 11.9 49.6
2001 346 25.5 13.6 52.9
2002 503 36.0 14.0 55.5
2003 503 36.0 14.0 55.5
2004 527 34.0 15.5 52
2005 613 39.0 15.7 56.6
2006 566 37.0 15.3 45.6
2007 467 33.4 14.0 43.7
2008 510 38.4 13.3 42
2009 538 36.4 14.8 35.3
2010 603 38.4 15.6 45.9
2011 562 38.4 14.6 30.1
2012 591 37.6 15.7 32.1
2013 602 40.0 15.0 67.8
2014 624 40.3 15.4 70.2
2015 571 40.0 14.2 64.1
2016 592 39.0 15.1 61.3
2017 544 37.0 14.7 65.8
2018 529 31.0 17.0 63.3
2019 445 29.3 15.1 69.7
2020 440 29.0 15.1 73.9
2021 420 30.0 14.0 72.4
2022 435 28.0 15.5 71
2023 437 24.8 17.6 79.4
2024 437 26.7 16.3 80.8

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 Samuel Houston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,175 (13.6%) $7,475 (86.4%) $8,651
2020 $948 (10.6%) $7,989 (89.4%) $8,937
2021 $905 (9.5%) $8,604 (90.5%) $9,509

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samuel Houston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4058th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3066th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Samuel Houston Elementary)2540
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Huntsville Independent School District (Isd))3039
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Samuel Houston Elementary)3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Huntsville Independent School District (Isd))3630
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Samuel Houston Elementary)2340
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Huntsville Independent School District (Isd))2936
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Samuel Houston Elementary)2942
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students445437
 1.8%
African American210174
 17.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic7488
 18.9%
Pacific Islander01
White133149
 12%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%79.4%
 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samuel Houston Elementary

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

Middle : Huntsville Intermediate
Middle : Mance Park Middle
Middle : Texas Online Preparatory Middle
High : Huntsville High School
High : Texas Online Preparatory High School

Samuel Houston Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Samuel Houston Elementary are 42% African American, 33% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended Samuel Houston Elementary.


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