Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nola Kathryn Wilson 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NOLA Kathryn Wilson Elementary serves a central area in Crandall, TX, covering approximately 50 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Nola Kathryn Wilson 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 Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#4258 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
49%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School is ranked #4258 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School?
512 students attend Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School?
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School part of?
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School is part of Crandall Independent School District.
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