Walcott Independent School District

4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045-4153
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Walcott Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 144 students in Walcott Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Walcott Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
144 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walcott Independent School District, which is ranked #130 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#127 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
67%
44%
60-64%
51%
21-39%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
80%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,104 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,181 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,104
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,181
$14,116

Best Walcott Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walcott Independent School District?
Walcott Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 144 students.
What is the rank of Walcott Independent School District?
Walcott Independent School District is ranked #130 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walcott Independent School District?
80% of Walcott Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walcott Independent School District?
Walcott Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 29:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Walcott Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,181 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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