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 · Houston, MS
A Chickasaw Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
123 Starkville Street, Houston, MS 38851
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houston Lower Elementary 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,508
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38851; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlka Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 468 | 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.
Chickasaw Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Lower Elementary is listed in CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Lower Elementary
Houston Lower Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, MS, part of Chickasaw Co School Dist, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (662) 456-3323
- Area population (ZIP 38851)
- 8,797
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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