Houston Henry E Sch

7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119

458 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The **Henry H. Houston School** (often referred to as Houston Elementary) is a public K-8 school located in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse community, the school is situated in a historically residential area and is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and the transition to high school, placing a strong emphasis on community involvement and neighborhood stability.

Academically and culturally, Houston Elementary is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive environment for its students. As a K-8 institution, it allows for long-term development of its pupils, which helps educators build deeper relationships with both the children and their families. While like many urban schools it faces the challenges of district-wide resource allocation, it remains a focal point for the Mt. Airy community, often drawing active participation from parents and local stakeholders who are dedicated to enhancing the academic and extracurricular experiences of the student body.

458

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houston Henry E Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	19
Black	306
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Black
306 (66.8%)
White
113 (24.7%)
Hispanic
19 (4.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3490
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Houston Henry E Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	49
Grade 8	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Houston Henry E Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	44.1%
Male	256	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)