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Houston El

5409 PONCIANA DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

Ranked 4407 of 5496 in Texas

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Houston El

5409 PONCIANA DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

Ranked 4407 of 5496 in Texas

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About Houston El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 31% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
501
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.19%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 89.82%
Black 5.99%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.19%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
89.82%
Black
5.99%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 501
47.5%
238 Female
52.5%
263 Male

Student Population

501 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

407 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Houston El Contact Information

Address

5409 PONCIANA DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

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Phone

(512) 414-2517

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TOP 4407 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Houston El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Houston Elementary School has a busy campus that is focused on families. The school is sharing information through its Eagle News updates, which include information about upcoming campus tours and Early Learning Day events for families and students who are thinking about enrolling. Families can use these chances to see the campus, meet staff, and find out more about the programs. Ongoing communication also shows that the school is very focused on getting families involved and keeping them up to date as they get ready for the next school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Houston Elementary School have programs for people who speak more than one language?

Ans. Houston Elementary School has language support programs, such as bilingual or ESL services, to help students improve their English skills while also doing well in their core classes.

Q2. What kinds of transportation can Houston Elementary School students use?

Ans. Houston Elementary School provides bus transportation for eligible students based on district guidelines. This makes it easier for families in certain areas to get to and from school each day.

Q3. What does Houston Elementary School do to keep students safe on campus?

Ans. To keep the learning environment safe, Houston Elementary School follows district-wide safety rules. These include limited access to the campus, regular drills, and staff supervision.

Q4. Does Houston Elementary School serve meals?

Ans. Houston Elementary School is part of school meal programs that provide breakfast and lunch. Students can choose from different options based on their needs and the district's goals.

Q5. Does Houston Elementary School want parents to be involved?

Ans. Houston Elementary School encourages parents to get involved by holding events, providing ways for parents to talk to each other, and giving parents chances to volunteer that keep them up to date on what's going on in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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