Whitney Elementary School serves 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Whitney Elementary covers the entire district of Whitney, TX, encompassing approximately 118.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney Elementary School is 0.46, 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
#trueBLUE
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
387 students attend Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Whitney Elementary School students are White, 25% 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 Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitney Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Whitney Elementary School part of?
Whitney Elementary School is part of Whitney Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
After working at this school and sending my son there from K-2nd grade I would highly recommend this school. The teachers care deeply for the students and the administration teaching children how to be a part of a community-helping others and becoming good citizens. Learning is the major emphasis at this school and children are excited about it!
2 10/10/2025
Lower quality programs which reflects on staff and especially the administration.
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