Houston El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Port Arthur, Texas 77642 · Port Arthur ISD
#1993 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#26604 of 50,301 nationally
About Houston El
Houston El is a public elementary located in Port Arthur, in the Port Arthur ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 689 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1993rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 689.
There are 18 schools in Port Arthur; Houston El ranks 5th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Houston El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Houston El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bob Hope School
Port Arthur · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
473 students · 1.1 km away
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Port Arthur · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students · 1.5 km away
Tyrrell El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students · 1.8 km away
Bob Hope H S
Port Arthur · Charter high · Grades 9–12
555 students · 1.9 km away
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson Middle
Port Arthur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 3.1 km away
Memorial H S
Port Arthur · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,140 students · 3.2 km away
Lakeview El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 3.4 km away
Groves Int
Groves · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
609 students · 3.5 km away
Dequeen El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
232 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Aledo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
Jacinto City El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
Greenleaf El
Splendora · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
689 students
Donna Lewis El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
James and Margie Marion El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
Jackie Fuller El
Aubrey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston El a good school?
Houston El has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1993 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Houston El rank in Texas?
Houston El ranks #1993 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #26604 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houston El?
Houston El had 689 students in 2025.
Is Houston El a elementary school or a high school?
Houston El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Houston El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houston El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.