Willow Bend Elementary School

8816 13th St
Wolfforth, TX 79382
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willow Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Willow Bend Elementary School's student population of 730 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
730 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Bend Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
#4010 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
41%
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51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willow Bend 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.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Willow Bend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
67%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
27%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willow Bend 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 Willow Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Bend Elementary School is ranked #4010 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Willow Bend Elementary School?
730 students attend Willow Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Willow Bend Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Bend Elementary School?
Willow Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Bend Elementary School offer ?
Willow Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Bend Elementary School part of?
Willow Bend Elementary School is part of Frenship Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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