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Houston El

3245 36TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642

Ranked 2288 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Port Arthur
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

3245 36TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642

About Houston El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 44% in Reading.
50
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
748
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.74%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 75.27%
Black 18.85%
Two+ Races 0.94%
Native Am. 2.01%
White
1.74%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
75.27%
Black
18.85%
Two+ Races
0.94%
Native Am.
2.01%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 748
46.79%
350 Female
53.21%
398 Male

Student Population

748 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

748 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Houston El Contact Information

Address

3245 36TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642

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Phone

(409) 984-4800

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TOP 2288 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: 8:00 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Recent district accountability results brought positive attention to Sam Houston Elementary School in Port Arthur. The campus received a B rating from the Texas Education Agency, placing it among the stronger-performing elementary schools in the district. School leaders noted that the result reflects steady classroom work and recent efforts to strengthen reading and math instruction across the campus. District leaders say the recognition highlights steady academic work happening on campus and continued efforts to support student learning.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sam Houston Elementary School offer after-school activities for students?

Ans. Sam Houston Elementary School provides several after-school opportunities during the year, which may include academic support sessions, reading programs, and occasional student clubs organized by teachers.

Q2. Is transportation available for students attending Sam Houston Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. Sam Houston Elementary School students who live within eligible areas of the district can use school bus transportation provided by Port Arthur ISD.

Q3. Does Sam Houston Elementary School provide meals for students?

Ans. Yes. Students at Sam Houston Elementary School can get breakfast and lunch at school during regular school days.

Q4. How do parents usually receive information from Sam Houston Elementary School?

Ans. Sam Houston Elementary School sends many updates home with students, and teachers sometimes pass along additional information to parents.

Q5. Can parents attend school events at Sam Houston Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. Sam Houston Elementary School holds different school events during the year where parents may visit the campus and take part.

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

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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