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Houston El

2929 MARQUIS ST, LANCASTER, TX 75134

Ranked 3567 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Lancaster
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Houston El

2929 MARQUIS ST, LANCASTER, TX 75134

Ranked 3567 of 5501 in Texas

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About Houston El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 39% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
708
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.42%
Asian 0.14%
Hispanic 53.25%
Black 44.21%
Two+ Races 1.41%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
0.42%
Asian
0.14%
Hispanic
53.25%
Black
44.21%
Two+ Races
1.41%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 708
50.56%
358 Female
49.44%
350 Male

Student Population

708 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

708 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Houston El Contact Information

Address

2929 MARQUIS ST, LANCASTER, TX 75134

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Phone

(972) 218-1512

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TOP 3567 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: 8:10 AM-4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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

Houston Elementary School recently hit a high point in its educational progress with an increase of 23 points in the state accountability rating score, which ranks among the most notable academic accomplishments at Houston Elementary. The school is currently gearing up for two important events in the near future, namely 5th Grade Tiger Stripe Day on April 29 and Fine Arts Banquet on May 5.

FAQ

Q1. Why is Houston Elementary historically significant within Lancaster ISD?

Ans. Historically, Houston Elementary was the first school within Lancaster ISD to introduce kindergarten classes; this makes it significant within the evolution of the district.

Q2. Are there any English as Second Language programs available at Houston Elementary?

Ans. Indeed, Houston Elementary boasts some of the highest bilingual enrolments among all Lancaster ISD schools with almost half of all learners taking part in bilingual or ESL education.

Q3. What Fine Arts Programs are offered at Houston Elementary?

Ans. Being a participant of Lancaster ISD's Fine Arts Program, Houston Elementary helps young children develop their creative abilities and foster love for the arts while pursuing their academic success.

Q4. How can I become more involved with Houston Elementary?

Ans. You can engage yourself in campus activities, use the parent portal of the district, and participate in various engagement initiatives launched by the management of Houston Elementary.

Q5. What college preparatory opportunities do PK-5 students have within Lancaster ISD?

Ans. Together with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Lancaster ISD provides all students from grades PK-5, including Houston Elementary learners, with my529 college savings accounts with initial $50 funds.

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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