W L Higgins Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W L Higgins Elementary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W L Higgins Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W L Higgins Elementary School often compared to?
W L Higgins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aaron Parker Elementary School, Chisum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W L Higgins Elementary School?
351 students attend W L Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of W L Higgins Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W L Higgins Elementary School?
W L Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W L Higgins Elementary School offer ?
W L Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W L Higgins Elementary School part of?
W L Higgins Elementary School is part of North Lamar Independent School District.
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