Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William J Winkley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William J Winkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William J Winkley Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
William J Winkley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William J Winkley Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1175 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William J Winkley Elementary School's ranking?
William J Winkley Elementary School is ranked #1175 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William J Winkley Elementary School often compared to?
William J Winkley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitestone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William J Winkley Elementary School?
745 students attend William J Winkley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of William J Winkley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J Winkley Elementary School?
William J Winkley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William J Winkley Elementary School offer ?
William J Winkley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William J Winkley Elementary School part of?
William J Winkley Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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