- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, MN
Houston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Houston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271428000748
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN.
School address
District: Houston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271428000748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Houston Elementary shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 271428000748 · Houston, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 10.3:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students)
Houston Elementary shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Houston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
706 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
392 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
333 students
- This school 247
Houston Elementary
247 students
- Houston Second 234
Houston Secondary
234 students
- Summit Learnin 22
Summit Learning Program
22 students
What this shows Houston Elementary reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Elementary compares
Houston Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Houston Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Houston Public School District reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Elementary
How many students attend Houston Elementary?
Houston Elementary has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Elementary?
41.0% of students at Houston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Houston Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Houston, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Elementary?
Houston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Elementary rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Public School District?
Besides Houston Elementary, Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students), Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students), and Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle (333 students). See the Houston Public School District district page for the complete list.