WHITEWRIGHT EL
WHITEWRIGHT EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WHITEWRIGHT ISD school district, located in WHITEWRIGHT, TX with about 378 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 24 teachers, WHITEWRIGHT 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.
WHITEWRIGHT ELementary School, located at 305 Highland Drive in Whitewright, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Whitewright Independent School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, fostering a supportive environment aimed at building strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, which is characteristic of the district’s efforts to provide personalized attention and a safe learning space for its students as they begin their educational journeys.
The institution operates under the broader mission of the Whitewright Independent School District, which prioritizes student success, extracurricular involvement, and preparing pupils for future academic challenges. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while utilizing the resources provided by the district, WHITEWRIGHT ELementary aims to cultivate both character and academic achievement. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early education, offering various programs and initiatives intended to keep the local community engaged with the progress and development of its youngest learners.
For more information, contact WHITEWRIGHT EL at (903) 364-2424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WHITEWRIGHT, TX 75491-0888
(903) 364-2424
http://www.whitewrightisd.com
WHITEWRIGHT EL is a public Title I school in WHITEWRIGHT, TX with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WHITEWRIGHT ISD
- Total Students:
- 378
- Teachers:
- 24.91
- 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
* 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 378 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITEWRIGHT EL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.