Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School

9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4029 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
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13%
White
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26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School's ranking?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is ranked #4029 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School?
404 students attend Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School part of?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is part of Valley View ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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