Houston Upper Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 461 elementary school students from grades 3-5
- Ranks 309th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 452 Pittsboro Street, Houston, MS 38851
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Houston R-I School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,774
- Graduation Rate: 56.2%
- Dropout Rate: 6.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 1,933
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 461
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 255 (55.3%)
- Females: 206 (44.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 48 (10.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 313 (67.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 361 (78.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 213 | 46.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 9.5% |
| White | 201 | 43.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 159 | 34.5% |
| 4th Grade | 142 | 30.8% |
| 5th Grade | 160 | 34.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 77%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:16%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $36,492
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,391 | 36% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,748 | 65% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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