W L Higgins Elementary School
- W L Higgins Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
W L Higgins Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- W L Higgins Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W L Higgins Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of W L Higgins Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 79% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Lamar Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W L Higgins Elementary School is North Lamar High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Frank Stone Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bailey Intermediate School (0.0 miles away)
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(903)737-2061 0.0 2-3 306 - Paris Frank Stone Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
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(903)737-2041 0.0 6-8 614 - Paris North Lamar High School Grades: 9-12 | 845 students
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