WHITESIDE EL
WHITESIDE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LUBBOCK ISD school district, located in LUBBOCK, TX with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 34 teachers, WHITESIDE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
WHITESIDE ELementary School is a public school located in Lubbock, Texas, and is part of the Lubbock Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is situated in a residential area of southwest Lubbock. It is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.
Like many schools in the Lubbock ISD, Whiteside emphasizes community involvement and academic consistency. The school typically offers a standard elementary curriculum supplemented by district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and providing enrichment opportunities. Parents and community members often view the school as a neighborhood-centered institution that values close communication between faculty and families to support the diverse needs of its students.
For more information, contact WHITESIDE EL at (806) 219-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
WHITESIDE EL is a public Title I school in LUBBOCK, TX with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LUBBOCK ISD
- Total Students:
- 562
- Teachers:
- 34.06
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 562 students
- White
- 50.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.