Houston El
Port Arthur, TX · Port Arthur ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
1,533rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
3245 36TH ST, Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)984-4800NCES ID 483540004003Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 1,533rd 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 66th in 2019 to 65th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 292 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 748 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.0% | 75.3% | ▲ 25.3 pts | |
| Black | 39.7% | 18.9% | ▼ 20.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.4% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.2% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 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 $129K in zip 77642 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Houston El
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ELA 62% ▲7 · Math 60% ▲6Compare - #3874Tyrrell ElPort Arthur ISD · 1.1 mi away3,874th of 4,406
ELA 40% ▼15 · Math 24% ▼30Compare - #3838Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams ElPort Arthur ISD · 1.3 mi away3,838th of 4,406
ELA 36% ▼19 · Math 29% ▼25Compare - #3939Lakeview ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.1 mi away3,939th of 4,406
ELA 35% ▼20 · Math 27% ▼27Compare - #1678Groves IntPort Neches-Groves ISD · 2.1 mi away1,678th of 4,406
ELA 59% ▲4 · Math 47% ▼7Compare - #4108Dequeen ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.2 mi away4,108th of 4,406
ELA 30% ▼25 · Math 26% ▼28Compare - #4155Travis ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.3 mi away4,155th of 4,406
ELA 33% ▼22 · Math 21% ▼33Compare - –Groves PriPort Neches-Groves ISD · 2.8 mi awayCompare
What school district is Houston El in?
Houston El is part of the Port Arthur ISD district in Port Arthur, Texas.
Is Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Houston El 1,533rd 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?
Hispanic 75%, Black 19%, American Indian 2%, White 2% (748 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Houston El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77642 is $129K 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.