At a glance
Reported students
689
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
Houston El: 689 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
13.2:1 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
- 657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Houston El
Houston El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Port Arthur. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Port Arthur ISD. NCES reports 689 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (77.9%) and Black (15.8%). English learners represent 49.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. 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 Houston El
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.39 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
- 49.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White1.7%
- Hispanic77.9%
- Black15.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 Port Arthur ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tyrrell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
Travis El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Lakeview El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Port Acres El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
Dequeen El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
232 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope School - El Campus Elementary · Charter · Bob Hope School | PK–05 | 650 | 1 mi |
| Tyrrell El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 670 | 1.1 mi |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 644 | 1.3 mi |
| Lakeview El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 535 | 2.1 mi |
| Groves Int Elementary · Port Neches-Groves ISD | 03–05 | 609 | 2.1 mi |
| Dequeen El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | 03–05 | 232 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Houston El
What grades does Houston El serve?
Houston El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Port Arthur ISD.
How many students attend Houston El?
Houston El reported 689 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 657 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Houston El?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 689 students and 52.39 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 Houston El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Houston El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Port Arthur ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Houston El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Houston El in?
Houston El is part of Port Arthur ISD, based in Port Arthur, TX, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Houston El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bob Hope School - El Campus (1 mi), Tyrrell El (1.1 mi), Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.