- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntsville, TX
Samuel Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482403002656
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Houston El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Houston El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Houston El ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Huntsville, TX.
School address
District: Huntsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482403002656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Samuel Houston El held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482403002656 · Huntsville, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 31.7:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Online Preparatory H S (2,228 students)
Samuel Houston El held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Samuel Houston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Online P
Texas Online Preparatory H S
2,228 students
- Texas Online P
Texas Online Preparatory Middle
2,050 students
- Huntsville H S
Huntsville H S
1,882 students
- Mance Park Mid
Mance Park Middle
1,298 students
- Scott Johnson 879
Scott Johnson El
879 students
- This school 760
Samuel Houston El
760 students
What this shows Samuel Houston El reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Houston El compares
Samuel Houston El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.7:1 | ▲ 116% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.7:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 760 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 23.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Samuel Houston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville Isd reports $9,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Houston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Online Preparatory H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Texas Online Preparatory Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Huntsville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mance Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Johnson El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Houston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,050
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Houston El
How many students attend Samuel Houston El?
Samuel Houston El has 760 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Houston El is 31.7:1, which is 116% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 102% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Houston El?
72.1% of students at Samuel Houston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Houston El?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Houston El is African American at 35.1% of enrollment, in Huntsville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Houston El?
Samuel Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Samuel Houston El rank among elementary schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Houston El ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Huntsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville Isd?
Besides Samuel Houston El, Huntsville Isd also operates Texas Online Preparatory H S (2,228 students), Texas Online Preparatory Middle (2,050 students), and Huntsville H S (1,882 students). See the Huntsville Isd district page for the complete list.