HOUSTON EL

www.paisd.org/schools/houston/home.htm

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Houston Elementary School, located at 3245 36th Street in Port Arthur, Texas, is a primary educational institution operating under the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). The school serves as a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As part of the PAISD network, the school adheres to district-wide curricula designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive and structured classroom atmosphere.

The school is deeply integrated into the Port Arthur community, acting as a hub for neighborhood families and emphasizing student engagement through various academic and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing consistent educational standards and community involvement, Houston Elementary aims to provide a stable, formative experience for its students, helping them build the necessary skills to succeed within the larger Port Arthur school system. Prospective parents or visitors can find additional resources, school news, and calendar information through the district’s official website.

689

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	537
Black	109
Asian	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	12

Hispanic
537 (77.9%)
Black
109 (15.8%)
White
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
12 (1.7%)
Two or More
11 (1.6%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)

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:	PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone:	(409)984-4800
Website:	http://www.paisd.org/schools/houston/home.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 96