HOUSTON EL

613 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Houston Elementary School, located at 2929 Marquis St in Lancaster, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the Lancaster Independent School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students during their formative years.

The school operates within the broader context of the Lancaster ISD, participating in district-wide initiatives designed to improve student outcomes and prepare children for middle school success. Like many schools in the area, Houston Elementary prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. By focusing on classroom engagement and consistent academic standards, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging while equipping students with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

613

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	358
Black	242
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
358 (58.4%)
Black
242 (39.5%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
White
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	LANCASTER ISD
Phone:	(972)218-1512
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 109

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 101