Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School's student population of 700 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#933 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School's ranking?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School is ranked #933 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School often compared to?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn York Elementary School, Mary Burks Marek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School?
700 students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School offer ?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School part of?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School is part of Alvin Independent School District.
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