Houston El
Austin, TX · Austin ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · City, large
4,373rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
5409 PONCIANA DR, Austin, TX 78744
(512)414-2517NCES ID 480894000322Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 4,373rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 194 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 501 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.5% | 89.8% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 6.0% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $332K in zip 78744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Houston El in?
Houston El is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 4,373rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Houston El?
Hispanic 90%, Black 6%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (501 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Houston El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78744 is $332K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.