Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheelock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheelock Elementary serves the southwest part of Lubbock, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.6 miles, extending up to 0.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheelock Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wheelock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheelock Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheelock Elementary School's ranking?
Wheelock Elementary School is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheelock Elementary School?
344 students attend Wheelock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wheelock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheelock Elementary School?
Wheelock Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheelock Elementary School offer ?
Wheelock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wheelock Elementary School part of?
Wheelock Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheelock Elementary School located?
Wheelock Elementary School is located in the Wheelock and Monterey neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Wheelock and Monterey.
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