Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Denton ISD

Houston Elementary

3100 Teasley, Denton, TX 76205 · (940) 369-2900

C
79 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from a B (83) in 2025.
535students
13.1students per teacher
95.2%attendance
11thof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Denton ISD schools
CBABCCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Houston Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 80

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 73

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Houston Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level79%
Meets grade level51%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level27%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

535students in 2024–25Up 2% from 525 the year before
13.1students per teacher41 full-time teachers
20.7average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
12.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,904average teacher base pay
44.5%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
10.8%English learners
8.6%in gifted & talented
11.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 45.8%Hispanic 23.6%African American 16.3%Asian 6.9%Two or More Races 6.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Houston Elementary.

ApprovedSouth Branch Library on Ryan RoadDate TBD · 0.4 mi away ProposedI-35E interchange at Lake Sharon/DobbsDate TBD · 1.2 mi away Under constructionI-35E/Mayhill Road interchangeMid 2029 · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CNelson ElementaryDenton ISD · 72 · 0.0 mi BMcNair ElementaryDenton ISD · 80 · 1.5 mi AHawk ElementaryDenton ISD · 90 · 1.6 mi BRyan ElementaryDenton ISD · 81 · 1.8 mi CFred Hill ElementaryDenton ISD · 74 · 2.0 mi CPecan Creek ElementaryDenton ISD · 71 · 2.3 mi PConnections Wellness GroupPrivate · 5–12 · 0.8 mi PTrinity Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Houston Elementary

What is Houston Elementary’s TEA rating?

Houston Elementary earned a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Houston Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 3100 Teasley in Denton.

How many students go to Houston Elementary?

535 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 525 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Houston Elementary compare with other Denton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 11th of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Houston Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.