Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wally Watkins Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Wally Watkins Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wally Watkins 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.
What is Wally Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
Wally Watkins Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wally Watkins Elementary School?
850 students attend Wally Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wally Watkins Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wally Watkins Elementary School?
Wally Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wally Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Wally Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wally Watkins Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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