Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wilshire 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilshire Elementary School's student population of 607 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilshire 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 Wilshire Elementary School is 0.80, 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
#2559 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilshire Elementary School's ranking?
Wilshire Elementary School is ranked #2559 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wilshire Elementary School often compared to?
Wilshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony School Of Innovation- Euless by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wilshire Elementary School?
607 students attend Wilshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Wilshire Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilshire Elementary School?
Wilshire Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilshire Elementary School offer ?
Wilshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wilshire Elementary School part of?
Wilshire Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD School District.
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