Enrollment
268
Elementary
DISTRICT 547 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRING BRANCH ISD·NCES 484110009285
The Wildcat Way School
12754 KIMBERLEY LN, HOUSTON, TX 77024 · (713) 251-8200 · Harris County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL268 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
137 students
DISTRICT 63% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 268 | 100% |
Student demographics
77%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
Schools most like The Wildcat Way School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wildcat Way School this school | 268 | 51.1% | N/A |
| Keller Early Learning Center - North KELLER | 252 | 49.6% | N/A |
| Dooley Elementary School PLANO | 303 | 49.2% | 47.3% |
| Rainwater Elementary School CARROLLTON | 328 | 50.0% | 58.4% |
| Forest North Elementary School AUSTIN | 319 | 48.6% | 53.4% |
| Lewisville School of Science and Technology Lower LEWISVILLE | 207 | 48.8% | 38.8% |
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 The Wildcat Way School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 268 | #4,370 of 4,938 | #633 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #4,178 of 4,622 | #583 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 76.6% | #46 of 4,628 | #2 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.1% | #3,535 of 4,789 | #561 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.8% | #1,358 of 2,838 | #243 of 441 |
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
268
+42 (+19%) vs 2020
-14% since 2010-11, when it was 313
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 22.6:1
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 | 268 | 15 | 17.9:1 | 51% (137) |
| 2023-24 | 299 | 16 | 18.7:1 | 48% (144) |
| 2022-23 | 302 | 15 | 20.1:1 | 47% (141) |
| 2020-21 | 226 | 10 | 22.6:1 | 38% (85) |
| 2017-18 | 326 | 15 | 21.7:1 | 56% (182) |
| 2015-16 | 274 | 12 | 22.8:1 | 45% (122) |
| 2010-11 | 313 | 19 | 16.5:1 | 43% (136) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Wildcat Way School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (326 to 268); teachers unchanged (15 to 15).
About The Wildcat Way School
The Wildcat Way School is an elementary school in HOUSTON, Texas, according to federal school records. It offers pre-K and has 268 students enrolled. Elementary schools in Texas have about 519 students on average; enrollment here is 48% lower.
Within SPRING BRANCH ISD, The Wildcat Way School is one of 46 schools. The district enrolls 33,793 students.
The biggest share of students at The Wildcat Way School, 32%, is White. Other reported shares: 25% Hispanic, 20% Black, 16% Asian, and 5% multiracial. That is in line with Harris County, where about 34% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 77%.
The school has 15 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 17.9 students per teacher. Elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1, 2.8 fewer students per teacher than here. Of all students at The Wildcat Way School, 51% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Harris County average 70%.
Looking at the county, Harris County, median household income comes to about $74,983, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. The county has 1,205 public schools and about 886,911 students.
The closest school to The Wildcat Way School is Bendwood School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The Wildcat Way School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school's student count increased 19% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The school's ratio dropped from 22.6:1 to 17.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPRING BRANCH ISD
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,636 students
- Northbrook High SchoolHigh · 2,398 students
- Stratford High SchoolHigh · 2,394 students
- Spring Woods High SchoolHigh · 2,020 students
- Memorial Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,236 students
- Spring Branch Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,137 students
Other schools in HOUSTON
- Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCombined · 8,641 students
- North Shore Senior HighHigh · 4,284 students
- Elsik High SchoolHigh · 4,057 students
- Summer Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,972 students
- Hastings High SchoolHigh · 3,786 students
- C E King High SchoolHigh · 3,716 students
Nearby schools
- Bendwood School0.1 mi · 41
- Memorial Middle School0.4 mi · 1,236
- Rummel Creek Elementary School0.7 mi · 793
- Shadow Oaks Elementary School1.1 mi · 487
- Bunker Hill Elementary School1.3 mi · 766
- Frostwood Elementary School1.3 mi · 838
Frequently asked questions
About The Wildcat Way SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at The Wildcat Way School?
The Wildcat Way School enrolls approximately 268 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does The Wildcat Way School serve?
The Wildcat Way School serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Wildcat Way School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Wildcat Way School is approximately 17.9:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Wildcat Way School?
At The Wildcat Way School, the student body is approximately 32% White, 25% Hispanic, 20% Black, 16% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees The Wildcat Way School?
The Wildcat Way School is overseen by SPRING BRANCH ISD in Harris County.
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