Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Winnsboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winnsboro Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Winnsboro 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
68%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Winnsboro Elementary School?
355 students attend Winnsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winnsboro Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winnsboro Elementary School?
Winnsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winnsboro Elementary School offer ?
Winnsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Winnsboro Elementary School part of?
Winnsboro Elementary School is part of Winnsboro Independent School District.
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