Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, H O Whitehurst Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H O Whitehurst Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Groesbeck, TX school district, covering approximately 499.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 20.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H O Whitehurst Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
H O Whitehurst Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H O Whitehurst Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#6252 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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 H O Whitehurst Elementary School's ranking?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School is ranked #6252 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H O Whitehurst Elementary School often compared to?
H O Whitehurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge Elementary School, A B Mcbay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H O Whitehurst Elementary School?
470 students attend H O Whitehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of H O Whitehurst Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H O Whitehurst Elementary School?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H O Whitehurst Elementary School offer ?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is H O Whitehurst Elementary School part of?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School is part of Groesbeck Independent School District.
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