Samuel Houston Elementary School Overview (2026 List)

About Samuel Houston El

Samuel Houston Elementary School is located at 1641 7Th St, Huntsville, TX 77320, and is part of Huntsville ISD. It serves kids in preschool through fifth grade. According to state records, there are about 437 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 16:1, which helps keep the classroom organized and the lessons going. About 51% of the students are boys and 49% are girls. Recent state results show that about 37% of students are good at math and 52% are good at reading. The campus is a regular public elementary school in a district with multiple campuses that meets the needs of a wide range of students. The school is part of a public district network that serves the homes in the area. Houses near the campus usually sell for around $240,000, which is a sign of stable housing trends in the area. It is still one of the best elementary schools in Texas for families who value easy access and consistent teaching, even when compared to other similar campuses.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%

Reading 52%

State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 52% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

437

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 32.72%

Asian 1.83%

Hispanic 19.22%

Black 42.11%

Two+ Races 3.66%

Native Am. 0.23%

White

32.72%

Asian

1.83%

Hispanic

19.22%

Black

42.11%

Two+ Races

3.66%

Native Am.

0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 437

50.8%

222 Female

49.2%

215 Male

Student Population

437 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

437 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Samuel Houston El Contact Information

Address

1641 7TH ST, HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320

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Phone

(936) 435-6750

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Website

huntsville-isd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM – 3:15 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

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Latest News

This spring, the "Champions" from Samuel Walker Houston Elementary are making history! The school was recently given the 2025–2026 MTSS Momentum Award for doing a great job of promoting good behavior. The campus also honored its Student Council for its great leadership at recent Board of Trustees meetings. Principal Eric Burns is encouraging a "Building Champions" spirit at the school through hands-on STEM projects and the upcoming spring literacy parade.

FAQ

Q1. How does Samuel Houston Elementary School help new students?

Ans. Samuel Houston Elementary School helps new students get used to things by giving them support from teachers and setting up routines.

Q2. Does Samuel Houston Elementary School have technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, Samuel Houston Elementary School uses digital tools to help students learn.

Q3. What kinds of help do students get at Samuel Houston Elementary School?

Ans. Samuel Houston Elementary School provides academic assistance and counseling services.

Q4. What do parents do at Samuel Houston Elementary School?

Ans. Samuel Houston Elementary School keeps parents involved by having meetings and events at school.

Q5. What does Samuel Houston Elementary School focus on?

Ans. Samuel Houston Elementary School is all about helping kids learn and grow in all areas.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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