W L Higgins Elementary School
W L Higgins Elementary School serves 304 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Students: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W L Higgins Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
304 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of W L Higgins Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
12%
53%

Black
3%
13%

White
75%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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