Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Deer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Deer Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire White Deer school district, encompassing approximately 260.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Deer Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Honoring Our Legacy: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
White Deer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Deer Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#3073 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
83%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Deer Elementary School's ranking?
White Deer Elementary School is ranked #3073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend White Deer Elementary School?
166 students attend White Deer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of White Deer Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Deer Elementary School?
White Deer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Deer Elementary School offer ?
White Deer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is White Deer Elementary School part of?
White Deer Elementary School is part of White Deer Independent School District.
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