Samuel Houston Elementary School

1641 7th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Samuel Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Samuel Houston Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
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Total Students
437 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Champions. Every One. Every Day.

School Rankings

Samuel Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel Houston Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4037 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
44%
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50-54%
51%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
19%
53%
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Black
42%
13%
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White
33%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samuel Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel Houston Elementary School is ranked #4037 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Samuel Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Samuel Houston Elementary School?
437 students attend Samuel Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Samuel Houston Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Houston Elementary School?
Samuel Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel Houston Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Samuel Houston Elementary School part of?
Samuel Houston Elementary School is part of Huntsville Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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