Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willis Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Willis Lane Elementary serves the southeast part of Keller, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willis Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Willis Lane Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willis Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willis Lane Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#281 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Willis Lane Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Willis Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Willis Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hidden Lakes Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Willis Lane Elementary School?
510 students attend Willis Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Willis Lane Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willis Lane Elementary School?
Willis Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willis Lane Elementary School offer ?
Willis Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willis Lane Elementary School part of?
Willis Lane Elementary School is part of Keller Independent School District.
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