JOHN G TOWER EL
464 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
It appears there is a slight discrepancy in the information provided regarding **John G. Tower Elementary**.
While the address provided (5200 Hooper Dr, Wichita Falls, TX) is historically associated with John G. Tower Elementary, it is part of the **Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD)**, not the Burkburnett Independent School District (the website link you provided belongs to Burkburnett ISD).
Here is a summary of the school based on its status within the Wichita Falls community:
John G. Tower Elementary is a public school serving students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. Located in the eastern part of the city, the school is named in honor of John G. Tower, who served as a prominent U.S. Senator from Texas. The school focuses on providing a foundational K–5 education, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to foster a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.
As a neighborhood school, Tower Elementary plays an essential role in the local community by providing extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to enhance student development. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, aiming to equip students with the necessary tools for academic success and social growth as they prepare to transition into the middle school level within the Wichita Falls ISD system.
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*Note: If you are looking for specific enrollment data, current school ratings (such as those from the Texas Education Agency), or updated event calendars, you should visit the official **[Wichita Falls ISD website](https://www.wfisd.net)** rather than the Burkburnett ISD link, as the school operates under the former's administration.*
While the address provided (5200 Hooper Dr, Wichita Falls, TX) is historically associated with John G. Tower Elementary, it is part of the **Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD)**, not the Burkburnett Independent School District (the website link you provided belongs to Burkburnett ISD).
Here is a summary of the school based on its status within the Wichita Falls community:
John G. Tower Elementary is a public school serving students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. Located in the eastern part of the city, the school is named in honor of John G. Tower, who served as a prominent U.S. Senator from Texas. The school focuses on providing a foundational K–5 education, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to foster a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.
As a neighborhood school, Tower Elementary plays an essential role in the local community by providing extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to enhance student development. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, aiming to equip students with the necessary tools for academic success and social growth as they prepare to transition into the middle school level within the Wichita Falls ISD system.
***
*Note: If you are looking for specific enrollment data, current school ratings (such as those from the Texas Education Agency), or updated event calendars, you should visit the official **[Wichita Falls ISD website](https://www.wfisd.net)** rather than the Burkburnett ISD link, as the school operates under the former's administration.*
464
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 257 |
| Hispanic | 92 |
| Black | 52 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White257 (55.4 %)
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Hispanic92 (19.8 %)
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Black52 (11.2 %)
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Two or More44 (9.5 %)
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Asian10 (2.2 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (1.3 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | BURKBURNETT ISD |
| Phone: | (940)855-3221 |
| Website: | http://www.burkburnettisd.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 464 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 120 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 80 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
74
Kindergarten
62
Grade 1
83
Grade 2
68
Grade 3
55
Grade 4
61
Grade 5
61
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 74 |
| Kindergarten | 62 |
| Grade 1 | 83 |
| Grade 2 | 68 |
| Grade 3 | 55 |
| Grade 4 | 61 |
| Grade 5 | 61 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 238 | 51.3% |
| Male | 226 | 48.7% |
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