WHITNEY EL

WHITNEY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WHITNEY ISD school district, located in WHITNEY, TX with about 381 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 27 teachers, WHITNEY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

WHITNEY ELementary School, located at 308 S Bosque in Whitney, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Whitney Independent School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes building strong literacy and numeracy skills while providing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

Part of the broader Whitney ISD mission, the school works closely with families and the local community to prepare students for future success in higher grade levels. Through its website, the district provides resources and communication tools to ensure parents remain informed about school activities, curriculum standards, and district-wide initiatives. WHITNEY ELementary strives to maintain a positive campus culture that promotes character development alongside academic achievement for all its students.

For more information, contact WHITNEY EL at (254) 694-3456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

308 S BOSQUE
WHITNEY, TX 76692
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WHITNEY EL is a public Title I school in WHITNEY, TX with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WHITNEY ISD
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
27.43
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 381 students

White
68.5%
Hispanic/Latino
22.0%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.5%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.