Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
Tel:
(956) 340-1700
- Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is 0.00, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #364 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 49% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley View Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is Valley View Early College Campus (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley View 5th Grade Campus (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pharr Valley View 5th Grade Campus Grades: 5 | 299 students
0.7 miles
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400 0.7 5 299 - Pharr Valley View Early College Campus Grades: 8-9 | 578 students
0.8 miles
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200 0.8 8-9 578 - Pharr Valley View Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 457 students
0.8 miles
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450 0.8 PK-4 457 - Pharr Valley View High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,222 student
0.8 miles
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500 0.8 9-12 1,222 - Pharr Valley View J High School Grades: 6-7 | 665 students
0.8 miles
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1300 0.8 6-7 665
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1509 27TH ST
HIDALGO, TX$177,700- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.18 miles from school)
-
2503 E PALO BLANCO AVE
HIDALGO, TX$270,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (0.21 miles from school)
-
2501 E RETAMA AVE
HIDALGO, TX$238,900- 4 Beds | 4 Baths
- (0.30 miles from school)
-
2608 GRANJENO ST
HIDALGO, TX$585,000- 8 Beds | 6 Baths
- (0.33 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Should sixth graders be placed in elementary or middle school? We explore the pros and cons of the issue.
Learn 8 ways to guide your conversations with children when discussing high-profile acts of violence in schools.
Traditional Christmas carols, such as "Silent Night," may be sounds of the past on public school campuses. Learn about why schools are banning Christmas carols and how some parents are protesting the changes.
