Serving 523 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- 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 523 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gus Winston Cain Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#353 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)81%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gus Winston Cain Elementary School's ranking?
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 8,188 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?
523 students attend Gus Winston Cain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gus Winston Cain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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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