W L Higgins Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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 352 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 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
15:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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?
352 students attend W L Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of W L Higgins Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 ISD School District.
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