Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gus Winston Cain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gus Winston Cain Elementary serves the southeast part of Whitehouse, TX, covering an area of approximately 25.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School's student population of 508 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
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gus Winston Cain Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gus Winston Cain Elementary School's ranking?
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School is ranked #335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gus Winston Cain Elementary School often compared to?
Gus Winston Cain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H L Higgins Elementary School, Stanton-smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gus Winston Cain Elementary School?
508 students attend Gus Winston Cain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gus Winston Cain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gus Winston Cain Elementary School?
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gus Winston Cain Elementary School offer ?
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gus Winston Cain Elementary School part of?
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School is part of Whitehouse Independent School District.
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