Ervin C Whitt Elementary School
Tel:
(972)264-5024
- Ervin C Whitt Elementary School serves 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Ervin C Whitt Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ervin C Whitt Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ervin C Whitt Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #2573 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 52% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 16% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Prairie Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ervin C Whitt Elementary School is Andrew Jackson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andrew Jackson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Andrew Jackson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Andrew Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 1086 students
0.6 miles
3504 Corn Valley Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)264-2704 0.6 6-9 1086 - Grand Prairie Sam Rayburn El Steam Academy Grades: PK-5 | 540 students
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2800 Reforma Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)264-8900 0.7 PK-5 540 - Grand Prairie Barbara Bush Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 544 students
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Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)237-1628 0.8 PK-5 544 - Grand Prairie Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy Grades: PK-5 | 900 students
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3410 Kirby Creek Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)642-0448 0.8 PK-5 900 - Grand Prairie South Grand Prairie High School Grades: 9-12 | 3393 students
0.9 miles
301 W Warrior Trl
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)343-1500 0.9 9-12 3393
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