Turner Elementary School
Tel:
(936)856-1289
- Turner Elementary School serves 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Turner Elementary School's student population of 741 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Turner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Turner Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1365 out of 7,879 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 68% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WILLIS ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Turner Elementary School is Willis High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vista Academy Of Willis (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vista Academy Of Willis (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Willis Willis High School Grades: 9-12 | 2055 students
0.2 miles
1201 F M 830
Willis, TX 77378
(936)856-1250 0.2 9-12 2055 - Lewisville Vista Academy Of Willis Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 157 students
1.9 miles
202 Thomason St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936)890-0100 1.9 K-8 157 - Willis Stubblefield Alternative Academy Alternative School
Grades: 1-12
2.2 miles
207 Philpot St
Willis, TX 77378
(936)856-1302 2.2 1-12 n/a - Willis Parmley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 761 students
2.3 miles
600 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936)856-1231 2.3 PK-5 761 - Willis C C Hardy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
2.4 miles
701 Gerald St
Willis, TX 77378
(936)856-1241 2.4 PK-5 677
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