Excellent
#204 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Houston Elem.
Elementary School · Houston R-i · Houston, MO
A Houston R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
206 W SPRUCE ST, Houston, MO 65483
- Math 45% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houston Elem. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houston Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,178/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,099
Median home value
$116,500
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Child Coop.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston R-i
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Elem. is listed in HOUSTON R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Elem.
Houston Elem. is a public elementary school in Houston, MO, part of Houston R-i, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Elem.
What grades does Houston Elem. serve?
Houston Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Houston Elem.?
Houston Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Elem. is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Elem. rank in MO?
Houston Elem. ranks #204 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Houston Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Houston Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Elem. has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Houston Elem. a charter school?
No, Houston Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Elem. a Title I school?
No, Houston Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Elem.?
57.7% of students at Houston Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Texas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (417) 967-3024
- Area population (ZIP 65483)
- 4,607
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65483; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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