Sampson-howard Elementary School serves 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sampson-howard Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sampson-howard Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
37%
54%
Black
31%
13%
White
18%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Temple Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sampson-howard Elementary School?
611 students attend Sampson-howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sampson-howard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sampson-howard Elementary School?
Sampson-howard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sampson-howard Elementary School offer ?
Sampson-howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sampson-howard Elementary School part of?
Sampson-howard Elementary School is part of Temple Independent School District.
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