Enrollment
387
Elementary
DISTRICT 344 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITNEY ISD·NCES 484572005194
Whitney Elementary School
308 S BOSQUE, WHITNEY, TX 76692 · (254) 694-3456 · Hill County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL387 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
271 students
DISTRICT 67% · 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 | 88 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 102 | 26% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · 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
Based on grade levels within WHITNEY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Whitney Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Elementary School this school | 387 | 70.0% | N/A |
| J B Stephens Elementary School BANGS | 366 | 71.9% | 43.0% |
| Winnsboro Elementary School WINNSBORO | 348 | 71.3% | N/A |
| Wolfe City Elementary School WOLFE CITY | 329 | 68.1% | 42.5% |
| Rains Elementary School EMORY | 438 | 67.4% | N/A |
| Hayes Primary School WHITESBORO | 449 | 67.5% | N/A |
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 Whitney Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hill County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 387 | #3,592 of 4,938 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #2,633 of 4,622 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.3% | #2,701 of 4,628 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.0% | #2,559 of 4,789 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.6% | #1,210 of 1,307 | 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
387
+17 (+5%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 471
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 387 | 25.5 | 15.2:1 | 70% (271) |
| 2023-24 | 380 | 28 | 13.6:1 | 72% (272) |
| 2022-23 | 393 | 28.4 | 13.9:1 | 74% (292) |
| 2020-21 | 370 | 28 | 13.2:1 | 71% (261) |
| 2017-18 | 381 | 27.4 | 13.9:1 | 68% (260) |
| 2015-16 | 383 | 26 | 14.7:1 | 71% (271) |
| 2010-11 | 421 | 27 | 15.6:1 | 65% (275) |
| 2000-01 | 404 | 27 | 15.0:1 | 32% (129) |
| 1990-91 | 471 | 27 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Whitney Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (381 to 387); teachers down 7% (27.4 to 25.5).
About Whitney Elementary School
Whitney Elementary School is a public elementary school run by WHITNEY ISD in WHITNEY, Texas. It reports enrollment of 387 students in pre-K through 2. That puts enrollment 25% below the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas.
WHITNEY ISD has 4 schools; together they serve 1,454 students.
More than half of the students at Whitney Elementary School are White (69%). Other reported shares: 25% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. The diversity index for Whitney Elementary School is 46%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school has 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 15.2 students per teacher. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is close to this figure. Of all students at Whitney Elementary School, 70% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Hill County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $64,591, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. There are 34 public schools in the county, enrolling about 6,430, Whitney Elementary School among them.
A public school about 0.2 miles away, Whitney Intermediate School, is the closest to Whitney Elementary School. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of Whitney Elementary School.
The federal government classifies Whitney Elementary School's location as Rural: Distant.
The school's enrollment increased 5% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Students per teacher increased from 13.2 in 2020-21 to 15.2 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Whitney Elementary School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Hill County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,328
Census ACS
Median income
$64,591
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
6,430 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WHITNEY ISD
- Whitney High SchoolHigh · 437 students
- Whitney Middle SchoolMiddle · 329 students
- Whitney Intermediate SchoolElementary · 301 students
- Whitney Alternative Education CenterCombined
- Hill Co J J Alternative Education ProgramElementary
Other schools in WHITNEY
- Whitney High SchoolHigh · 437 students
- Whitney Middle SchoolMiddle · 329 students
- Whitney Intermediate SchoolElementary · 301 students
- Whitney Alternative Education CenterCombined
Other Whitney Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 7 states are named Whitney Elementary. Whitney Elementary School is the 6th largest of the 7.
- Whitney Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 559 students
- WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBOISE, ID · 469 students
- Whitney ElementaryYakima, WA · 433 students
- Whitney Elementary SchoolStrongsville, OH · 426 students
- Whitney Elementary SchoolLas Vegas, NV · 410 students
Nearby schools
- Whitney Intermediate School0.2 mi · 301
- Whitney High School1.6 mi · 437
- Whitney Middle School1.6 mi · 329
- Aquilla School8.5 mi · 332
- Hill Co J J Alternative Education Program11.4 mi · 1
- Hill Co J J Alternative Education Program11.4 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About Whitney Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School enrolls approximately 387 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Whitney Elementary School serve?
Whitney Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Whitney Elementary School?
Approximately 15.2:1 students per teacher at Whitney Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Whitney Elementary School?
At Whitney Elementary School, the student body is approximately 69% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Whitney Elementary School in?
Whitney Elementary School is part of WHITNEY ISD.
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