Serving 1,148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tom Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tom Wilson 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
Tom Wilson Elementary School's student population of 1,148 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tom Wilson 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 Tom Wilson 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
#113 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Tom Wilson Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tom Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sue Creech Elementary School, Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School, Stanley C Stanley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tom Wilson Elementary School?
1,148 students attend Tom Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Tom Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tom Wilson Elementary School?
Tom Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Tom Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tom Wilson Elementary School part of?
Tom Wilson Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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