Houston Elementary

1200 North Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291

www.vusd.org

523 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Houston Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Visalia, California, serving the local community within the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a supportive atmosphere for student development.

As part of the broader Visalia Unified School District, the school emphasizes the importance of academic achievement, character development, and community involvement. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding specific programs, school calendars, staff directories, or enrollment procedures can access the official district website at http://www.vusd.org to learn more about the resources available at the Houston Elementary campus.

523

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	459
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	44

Hispanic
459 (87.8%)
Two or More
44 (8.4%)
White
11 (2.1%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7772
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Houston Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Houston Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	51.1%
Male	256	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)