Wichita Falls Independent School District

1104 Broad St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301-4412
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,737 students in Wichita Falls Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Wichita Falls Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
4,192 Schools
# Students
12,422 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
875 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wichita Falls Independent School District, which is ranked #830 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#864 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
40%
51%
40%
46%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
55%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
36%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,264 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,570
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,264
$14,116

Best Wichita Falls Independent School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheppard Afb Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Anderson Dr
Sheppard Afb, TX 76311
(940) 235-1184
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 Ridgecrest Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Fain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1562 Norman St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3015 Ave I
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2112 Speedway Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1156
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4628 Mistletoe Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Boren Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1176
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Cunningham School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4107 Phillips Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Scotland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 N 5th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Harding St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1196
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Southern Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Armory Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3106 Maurine St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1136
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Brook St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1132
Gr: PK | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Haynes Head Start
1705 Katherine
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 235-1000
Gr: PK | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,422 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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