HOUSTON EL

www.ennis.k12.tx.us/

363 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Houston Elementary, located at 1701 S. Hall St. in Ennis, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ennis Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for success in their later academic years. As part of the broader Ennis ISD community, the school emphasizes community involvement and the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and families.

The campus benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Ennis ISD, which prioritizes student achievement and innovative instructional strategies. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, Houston Elementary strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its students. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, campus policies, or upcoming events can visit the official district website at http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/.

363

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	230
Black	54
Asian	3
Two or More	10

Hispanic
230 (63.4%)
White
66 (18.2%)
Black
54 (14.9%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ENNIS ISD
Phone:	(972)872-7285
Website:	http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 109