Enrollment
318
Elementary
DISTRICT 375 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST CHAMBERS ISD·NCES 481788001560
East Chambers Elementary School
2045 STATE HWY 124, WINNIE, TX 77665 · (409) 296-2980 · Chambers County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL318 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 70% of Texas public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
208 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 117 | 37% |
| Grade 4 | 93 | 29% |
| Grade 5 | 108 | 34% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within EAST CHAMBERS ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
55.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +15.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
55.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -5.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 55 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 15 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 25.0% | 30.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Mathematics | 29.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% | 24.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| 2024-25 | 56.0% | 63.0% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% | 58.0% |
| 2022-23 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| 2021-22 | 51.0% | 52.0% |
| 2020-21 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
45.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 46% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like East Chambers Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chambers Elementary School this school | 318 | 65.4% | 49.6% |
| Summit Hill Elementary School HOWE | 323 | 62.8% | N/A |
| Gateway Elementary School BORGER | 311 | 62.4% | N/A |
| Grape Creek Primary School SAN ANGELO | 303 | 65.7% | N/A |
| Paul Belton Elementary School BORGER | 294 | 65.0% | N/A |
| Saginaw Elementary School SAGINAW | 337 | 65.6% | 34.4% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Chambers Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Chambers County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.6% | #1,460 of 4,401 | N/A |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,305 of 4,466 ▼ 605 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,923 of 4,466 ▼ 127 | N/A |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.5pp | #1,375 of 3,998 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 318 | #4,085 of 4,938 | #8 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #391 of 4,622 | #2 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #1,498 of 4,628 | #6 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.4% | #2,809 of 4,789 | #2 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -58.5% | #17 of 2,838 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
318
-15 (-5%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 371
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 11.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 318 | 26.2 | 12.1:1 | 65% (208) |
| 2023-24 | 308 | 26.6 | 11.6:1 | 56% (174) |
| 2022-23 | 336 | 26.8 | 12.5:1 | 64% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 333 | 29 | 11.5:1 | 58% (192) |
| 2017-18 | 767 | 51.5 | 14.9:1 | 69% (531) |
| 2015-16 | 617 | 43 | 14.3:1 | 62% (383) |
| 2010-11 | 578 | 38 | 15.2:1 | 62% (361) |
| 2000-01 | 571 | 37 | 15.4:1 | 53% (302) |
| 1990-91 | 371 | 31 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Chambers Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 59% (767 to 318); teachers down 49% (51.5 to 26.2).
About East Chambers Elementary School
In WINNIE, Texas, part of Chambers County, East Chambers Elementary School is an elementary school. The school serves 318 students in grades 3 through 5 in 2024-25. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
EAST CHAMBERS ISD includes 4 schools. Together they enroll 1,562 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at East Chambers Elementary School is White (45%). Enrollment also includes 45% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 4% multiracial. The school's White share is 23 points below the 68% share among Chambers County residents. By the diversity index, East Chambers Elementary School comes in at 59%.
At East Chambers Elementary School, 26.2 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 12.1:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Roughly 65% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Chambers County average 44%.
The allk12 Grade for East Chambers Elementary School is B+. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 70% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for East Chambers Elementary School is 45.8%, and its average proficiency rate on state tests is 49.6%.
County data help place the school in context: in Chambers County, median household income is about $109,804, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The public schools of Chambers County number 18 and enroll about 11,701.
The closest public school to East Chambers Elementary School is East Chambers Junior High School, about 0.2 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 3. The nearest schools with test data average 49.5%, lower than East Chambers Elementary School's 49.6%.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, East Chambers Elementary School went from 333 students to 318.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Chambers County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,498
Census ACS
Median income
$109,804
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
11,701 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EAST CHAMBERS ISD
- East Chambers High SchoolHigh · 447 students
- East Chambers Primary SchoolElementary · 431 students
- East Chambers Junior High SchoolMiddle · 366 students
Other schools in WINNIE
- East Chambers High SchoolHigh · 447 students
- East Chambers Primary SchoolElementary · 431 students
- East Chambers Junior High SchoolMiddle · 366 students
Nearby schools
- East Chambers Junior High School0.2 mi · 366
- East Chambers High School0.2 mi · 447
- East Chambers Primary School0.2 mi · 431
- Hamshire-Fannett High School5.8 mi · 633
- Hamshire-Fannett Intermediate School11.3 mi · 275
- Hamshire-Fannett Middle School11.4 mi · 469
Frequently asked questions
About East Chambers Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at East Chambers Elementary School?
East Chambers Elementary School enrolls approximately 318 students in grades 03-05.
Is East Chambers Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
East Chambers Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades 03-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chambers Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at East Chambers Elementary School is approximately 12.1:1 (26 FTE teachers).
How diverse is East Chambers Elementary School?
East Chambers Elementary School reports a student body of 45% White, 45% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees East Chambers Elementary School?
East Chambers Elementary School is overseen by EAST CHAMBERS ISD in Chambers County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.