At a glance
Reported students
494
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
SAM HOUSTON EL: 494 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about SAM HOUSTON EL
SAM HOUSTON EL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in BRYAN. It is one of 26 current school records connected to BRYAN ISD. NCES reports 494 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking SAM HOUSTON EL
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.8%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in BRYAN ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
SUL ROSS EL
Elementary · Grades PK–04
476 reported students
MARY BRANCH EL
Elementary · Grades PK–04
470 reported students
HENDERSON EL
Elementary · Grades PK–04
533 reported students
NAVARRO EL
Elementary · Grades PK–04
451 reported students
BONHAM EL
Elementary · Grades PK–04
543 reported students
JOHNSON EL
Elementary · Grades PK–04
445 reported students