H O WHITEHURST EL

H O WHITEHURST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GROESBECK ISD school district, located in GROESBECK, TX with about 542 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, H O WHITEHURST EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

H.O. Whitehurst Elementary is a public school located in Groesbeck, Texas, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Groesbeck Independent School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, aiming to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive community setting.

The school is known for its role in the small, tight-knit Groesbeck community, where it emphasizes a personalized approach to student learning. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, H.O. Whitehurst strives to create a positive transition into the formal school system, encouraging both academic growth and character development. Through its faculty and staff, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success as they progress into the upper elementary and middle school grades within the district.

For more information, contact H O WHITEHURST EL at (254) 729-4104 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 S ELLIS
GROESBECK, TX 76642
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H O WHITEHURST EL is a public Title I school in GROESBECK, TX with about 542 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GROESBECK ISD
Total Students:
542
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 542 students

White
57.7%
Hispanic/Latino
26.2%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.