Houston El
Denton, TX · Denton ISD · Grades PK-5
1,559th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
Houston El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 1,559th 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Houston El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 247 students tested
Houston El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 527 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 47.6% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 23.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 13.0% | 15.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.7% | 7.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Houston El
Typical home value $365K in zip 76205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Houston El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Nelson ElDenton ISD · 1.1 mi away1,503rd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 7Ryan ElDenton ISD · 1.5 mi away1,367th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 9Denton Classical AcademyTexas College Preparatory Academies · 1.9 mi away · charter737th of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 58% - 8Mcnair ElDenton ISD · 2 mi away1,091st of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 2Borman ElDenton ISD · 2 mi away3,917th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 1Rivera ElDenton ISD · 2.3 mi away3,980th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 29% - 9Hawk ElDenton ISD · 2.6 mi away632nd of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 63% - 7Pecan Creek ElDenton ISD · 2.9 mi away1,558th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Houston El in?
Houston El is part of the Denton ISD district in Denton, Texas.
Is Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 1,559th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 65% 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?
White 48%, Hispanic 24%, Black 15%, Asian 7% (527 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Houston El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76205 is $365K 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.