Whitewright Elementary School

305 Highland Dr
Whitewright, TX 75491
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitewright Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Whitewright Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitewright Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitewright Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#2559 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
37%
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40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitewright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
80%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitewright Elementary School's ranking?
Whitewright Elementary School is ranked #2559 out of 8,079 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 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Whitewright Elementary School?
350 students attend Whitewright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Whitewright Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewright Elementary School?
Whitewright Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitewright Elementary School offer ?
Whitewright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitewright Elementary School part of?
Whitewright Elementary School is part of Whitewright ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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