Houston Elementary School

Located in Southeast Austin, Serves Students in Pre-K through Fifth Grade.

The School was Named for Josephine Houston, an Innovative Early Educator Whose Career in Austin Schools spanned 46 Years.

The Official Dedication of Josephine Houston Elementary was Held on Sunday, March 6, 1977.

Houston Elementary School is located on Ponciana Drive in Austin, Texas.

Many colorful benches can be found outdoors for students to enjoy.

Houston Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5409 Ponciana Dr, Austin, TX

Franklin Park Neighborhood

Austin Independent School District

485 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Elia Diaz-camarillo

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
26%

Reading Proficiency
31%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

31%

Math Proficiency

26%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

407:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.9%

Female

47.1%

Hispanic

91.3%

Black

5.1%

White

2.3%

Two or more races

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/19/2011

Great school!! But is not what I really want for my kids.They need more care with their students!!!

parent

5/3/2010

i like the parent support Mrs Gonzales ,she is a great person,helps parents and provides support in everyway she can.,

parent

4/14/2010

Best teacher in Austin works there - Maggie Burbo

4.0 parent

2/13/2010

My daughter has been in mr. Walpo's pre-k class this year. And he is an extraordinary teacher. She has learned more than i expected of a pre-k class. His dedication to the kids is commendable. Our hat is off to mr. Walpo!

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Houston Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 485 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Houston Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $312,234. Discover additional schools in the area, like Graduation Preparatory Academy, Travis Early College High School, Crockett High School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Houston Elementary School.

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