D−
Houston El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
5409 Ponciana Dr, Austin, TX 78744 · (512) 414-2517 · Part of Austin Independent School District
Students
496
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Houston El
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 16.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 41.8%
Location
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5409 Ponciana Dr, Austin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K84
Kindergarten51
Grade 174
Grade 274
Grade 379
Grade 452
Grade 554
Grade 628
Enrollment over time
427’20
485’21
527’22
501’23
496’24
Up 16.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 91%Black 6%White 2%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.