Very Good
#213 of 863 schools in MS
Top 25% in state
Based on limited data
Houston Lower Elementary
Elementary School · CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
123 Starkville Street, Houston, MS 38851
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Mississippi schools
#213 of 863
In Houston
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Houston Lower Elementary
Houston Lower Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, MS, part of CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST. Houston Lower Elementary serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Houston Lower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 863 schools in MS.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 8.1
- MS avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Houston Lower Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Houston Lower Elementary Compares
See how Houston Lower Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
123 Starkville Street, Houston, MS 38851
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Houston Lower Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WEST CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Cedar Bluff), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OKOLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 15.7 miles away, in nearby Okolona), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL Houston | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Houston | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY Houston | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| HOULKA ATTENDANCE CENTER Houston | 9.8 mi | 8.0 |
| WEST CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cedar Bluff | 12.2 mi | 8.7 |
| OKOLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Okolona | 15.7 mi | 8.1 |
| OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL Okolona | 16.1 mi | 8.5 |
| OKOLONA MIDDLE SCHOOL Okolona | 16.1 mi | 7.1 |
| EAST WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL Maben | 19.6 mi | 4.3 |
| HEBRON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pheba | 20.0 mi | 5.9 |
| CALHOUN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Calhoun City | 18.0 mi | 5.7 |
| CALHOUN CITY HIGH SCHOOL Calhoun City | 18.5 mi | 6.1 |
| CALHOUN ACADEMY Calhoun City | 18.8 mi | 5.0 |
| South Pontotoc High School Pontotoc | 23.0 mi | 4.6 |
| South Pontotoc Elementary School Pontotoc | 23.0 mi | 7.0 |
| South Pontotoc Middle School Pontotoc | 23.0 mi | 4.7 |
| PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL Pontotoc | 24.5 mi | 6.0 |
| BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL Bruce | 20.7 mi | 7.4 |
| PONTOTOC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Pontotoc | 24.6 mi | 5.0 |
| PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL Pontotoc | 24.6 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38851 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,508
Median Home Value
$119,300
Median Rent
$758/mo
Population
8,797
College Educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Avg Commute
18.1 min
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Median Age
41.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clara, MS | 7.5 |
| D T COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pontotoc, MS | 7.5 |
| EUPORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eupora, MS | 7.5 |
| LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tupelo, MS | 7.5 |
| LEFLORE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Itta Bena, MS | 7.5 |
| NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jackson, MS | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Houston Lower Elementary
What grades does Houston Lower Elementary serve?
Houston Lower Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Houston Lower Elementary?
Houston Lower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Lower Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Lower Elementary rank in MS?
Houston Lower Elementary ranks #213 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Houston Lower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Lower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Houston Lower Elementary a charter school?
No, Houston Lower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Lower Elementary a Title I school?
No, Houston Lower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Lower Elementary?
78.7% of students at Houston Lower Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (662) 456-3323
Resources & Links
District
CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST- District Enrollment
- 2,198
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,195
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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