publicmiddlePK-6

Houston El

5409 Ponciana Dr, Austin, TX 78744, United States

+1 (512) 414-2517

http://www.austinisd.org/schools/houston

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Houston El Overview

About This School

Houston El is a public middle in Austin, Texas, serving 496 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 88% in ELA, 84% in math, and 86% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and employs 44 teachers with an average salary of $46,632. The student body at Houston El is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 91% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% White, and 1% Two or More Races.

496

Total Students

PK-6

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Travis County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Houston El Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.6:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

Students per Counselor

Houston El Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$46,632

City Avg: $44,900

State Avg: $53,444

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor:1

Houston El Student Demographics

Student Body

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

Total Enrollment: 496 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.81%

Hispanic90.52%

Asian0%

Black6.45%

Two or More Races0.81%

Native American0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houston El

Q: What is Houston El?

A: Houston El is a middle public located in Austin.

Q: How many students attend Houston El?

A: Houston El has approximately 496 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston El?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Houston El is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Houston El

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Houston El - Austin, TX

Quick Facts about Houston El
School Name	Houston El
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	5409 Ponciana Dr, Austin, TX 78744, Austin, TX
County	Travis County
Phone	+1 (512) 414-2517
Total Students	496
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston El

What is Houston El?

Houston El is a middle public located in Austin.

How many students attend Houston El?

Houston El has approximately 496 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston El?

The student-teacher ratio at Houston El is 11:1.

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