Serving 441 students in grades 1-6, Sam Houston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Sam Houston Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our school community will enable and inspire all students to achieve academic excellence preparing them for college, career and life.
Sam Houston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7129 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sam Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked #7129 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Elementary School?
441 students attend Sam Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sam Houston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Houston Elementary School?
Sam Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Sam Houston Elementary School part of?
Sam Houston Elementary School is part of Eagle Pass Independent School District.
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