Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School

1300 N Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1870 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
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13%
White
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26%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School's ranking?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is ranked #1870 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School?
468 students attend Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School part of?
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School is part of Valley View Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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