At a glance
Reported students
760
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
879
Samuel Houston El: 760 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
26.7:1 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
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Samuel Houston El
Samuel Houston El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Huntsville. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Huntsville ISD. NCES reports 760 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.7:1, above 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 Black (35.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.9%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 Samuel Houston El
- 1How do the reported 26.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White23.7%
- Hispanic33.9%
- Black35.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Huntsville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Huntsville El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Texas Online Preparatory El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
646 reported students
Scott Johnson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
879 reported students
Stewart El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
547 reported students
Mance Park Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,298 reported students
Huntsville H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,882 reported students
Public schools near Samuel Houston El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S of Huntsville High · Charter · Premier High Schools | 09–12 | 67 | under 0.1 mi |
| Huntsville El Elementary · Huntsville ISD | PK–05 | 670 | 1.2 mi |
| Texas Online Preparatory El Elementary · Huntsville ISD | 03–05 | 646 | 1.5 mi |
| Scott Johnson El Elementary · Huntsville ISD | PK–05 | 879 | 1.6 mi |
| Stewart El Elementary · Huntsville ISD | PK–05 | 547 | 2.8 mi |
| Ignite Community School - Huntsville Elementary · Charter · Texas College Preparatory Academies | PK–08 | 380 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Houston El
What grades does Samuel Houston El serve?
Samuel Houston El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntsville ISD.
How many students attend Samuel Houston El?
Samuel Houston El reported 760 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Samuel Houston El?
The calculated ratio is 26.7:1, based on 760 students and 28.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Samuel Houston El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Samuel Houston El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntsville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Samuel Houston El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Samuel Houston El in?
Samuel Houston El is part of Huntsville ISD, based in Huntsville, TX, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Samuel Houston El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Premier H S of Huntsville (under 0.1 mi), Huntsville El (1.2 mi), Texas Online Preparatory El (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.