W L Higgins Elementary School

W L Higgins Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

W L Higgins Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of W L Higgins 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are W L Higgins Elementary School often compared to?
W L Higgins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aaron Parker Elementary School, Chisum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W L Higgins Elementary School?
333 students attend W L Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of W L Higgins Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W L Higgins Elementary School?
W L Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W L Higgins Elementary School offer ?
W L Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W L Higgins Elementary School part of?
W L Higgins Elementary School is part of North Lamar Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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