Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Booker T Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker T Washington Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7477 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Booker T Washington Elementary School is ranked #7477 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker T Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Booker T Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Booker T Washington Elementary School?
353 students attend Booker T Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Booker T Washington Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Elementary School?
Booker T Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Elementary School offer ?
Booker T Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Booker T Washington Elementary School part of?
Booker T Washington Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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