Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alamo 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)76%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
26%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Alamo Elementary School?
464 students attend Alamo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Alamo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamo Elementary School?
Alamo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alamo Elementary School offer ?
Alamo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alamo Elementary School part of?
Alamo Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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