G H Whitcomb Elementary

Summary:

G H Whitcomb Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 630 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Clear Creek Independent School District.

G H Whitcomb has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.29%) and African American (15.56%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (39.24%) is significantly below the district (56.7%) and state (48.85%) averages. Additionally, G H Whitcomb has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (73.33%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently ranking 2142 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing G H Whitcomb to nearby schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District, the differences become more apparent. Schools like Brookwood Elementary, Falcon Pass Elementary, and Clear Lake City Elementary consistently outperform the district and state averages in academic performance. Additionally, these nearby schools have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40% to 57%, compared to G H Whitcomb's 73.33%. While G H Whitcomb has a more diverse student population, some nearby schools, such as Margaret S McWhirter Elementary, have an even higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 Reseda Dr
       Houston, TX  77062-5107


(281) 284-4900

District: Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2142nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,801 Help


Students who attend G H Whitcomb Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clear Lake Intermediate
High:    Clear Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  608

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.9%
White:
29.4%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Compare Details G H Whitcomb Elementary ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at G H Whitcomb Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.9%), White (29.4%), African American (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at G H Whitcomb Elementary is 16. 13 elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at G H Whitcomb Elementary is $10,801, which is the 5th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

G H Whitcomb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks G H Whitcomb Elementary 2142nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See G H Whitcomb Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) 166th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for G H Whitcomb Elementary

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Rank History for all students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.59 947th 3465 72.7%
2005 79.08 509th 3475 85.4%
2006 69.18 1064th 3476 69.4%
2007 71.80 948th 3724 74.5%
2008 63.03 1468th 3768 61.0%
2009 64.13 1479th 3884 61.9%
2010 68.45 1216th 3937 69.1%
2011 71.97 1050th 4095 74.4%
2012 52.25 2135th 4206 49.2%
2013 52.15 2177th 4221 48.4%
2014 45.77 2602nd 4260 38.9%
2015 62.08 1671st 4320 61.3%
2016 65.01 1521st 4286 64.5%
2017 52.64 1827th 4329 57.8%
2018 37.25 2734th 4359 37.3%
2019 44.53 2390th 4479 46.6%
2021 53.43 1861st 4578 59.3%
2022 47.51 2289th 4581 50.0%
2023 57.49 1728th 4647 62.8%
2024 50.27 2142nd 4675 54.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 758th 1046 27.5%
2019 32.58 830th 1112 25.4%
2021 80.24 131st 961 86.4%
2023 49.14 601st 1099 45.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.71 2288th 3226 29.1%
2019 39.13 2158th 3333 35.3%
2021 56.61 1148th 3446 66.7%
2022 54.46 1396th 3487 60.0%
2023 57.75 1267th 3556 64.4%
2024 42.19 2056th 3638 43.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 2080th 3558 41.5%
2019 35.28 2399th 3684 34.9%
2021 43.20 1807th 3799 52.4%
2022 42.58 2095th 3952 47.0%
2023 56.84 1250th 4086 69.4%
2024 50.17 1885th 4261 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 3010th 4264 29.4%
2019 44.96 2433rd 4309 43.5%
2021 60.63 1362nd 4451 69.4%
2022 58.18 1594th 4477 64.4%
2023 64.54 1217th 4521 73.1%
2024 53.85 1921st 4560 57.9%
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Rank History for Female students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 2844th 4306 34.0%
2019 49.76 2070th 4348 52.4%
2021 56.91 1648th 4499 63.4%
2022 51.86 2032nd 4561 55.4%
2023 50.06 2149th 4588 53.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.94 2252nd 3106 27.5%
2019 65.71 1129th 3184 64.5%
2021 75.93 611th 3006 79.7%
2022 76.97 239th 2958 91.9%
2023 72.07 633rd 2980 78.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 2931st 4240 30.9%
2019 35.50 3009th 4295 29.9%
2021 59.01 1261st 4331 70.9%
2022 49.84 2103rd 4461 52.9%
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Rank History for Male students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.65 2577th 4319 40.3%
2019 40.59 2622nd 4357 39.8%
2021 48.07 2076th 4498 53.8%
2022 45.65 2403rd 4563 47.3%
2023 60.47 1551st 4585 66.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.68 946th 1005 5.9%
2019 19.68 900th 1009 10.8%
2021 28.66 751st 967 22.3%
2022 16.45 873rd 957 8.8%
2023 37.11 766th 1015 24.5%
2024 30.49 835th 1035 19.3%
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Rank History for African American students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 903rd 2483 63.6%
2019 55.28 937th 2515 62.7%
2021 32.84 1727th 2444 29.3%
2022 29.17 1915th 2421 20.9%
2023 37.14 1563rd 2443 36.0%
2024 40.31 1469th 2421 39.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.43 3290th 4168 21.1%
2019 38.75 2715th 4188 35.2%
2021 46.16 2177th 4329 49.7%
2022 46.10 2371st 4376 45.8%
2023 65.62 1162nd 4401 73.6%
2024 52.29 1953rd 4431 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at G H Whitcomb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 2068th 3127 33.9%
2019 42.19 1940th 3142 38.3%
2021 52.94 1373rd 3082 55.5%
2022 57.82 1264th 3082 59.0%
2023 48.21 1696th 3106 45.4%
2024 42.83 1900th 3078 38.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for G H Whitcomb Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 667 43 72 59 1 n/a n/a 0 842
1989 671 59 66 54 1 n/a n/a 0 851
1990 648 64 59 58 1 n/a n/a 0 830
1991 574 52 70 57 4 n/a n/a 0 757
1992 590 60 84 48 3 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 598 51 66 45 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 615 42 71 51 6 n/a n/a 0 785
1995 587 38 77 98 7 n/a n/a 0 807
1996 587 38 77 98 7 n/a n/a 0 807
1997 552 40 89 108 3 n/a n/a 0 792
1998 541 46 109 90 3 n/a n/a 0 789
1999 498 51 127 89 6 n/a n/a 0 771
2000 499 65 118 99 8 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 453 57 148 96 3 n/a n/a 0 757
2002 385 109 152 142 5 n/a n/a 0 793
2003 385 109 152 142 5 n/a n/a 0 793
2004 368 93 148 143 6 n/a n/a 0 758
2005 381 109 120 159 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 356 141 133 174 3 n/a n/a 0 807
2007 386 139 128 188 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2008 350 117 121 178 3 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 325 81 140 175 4 n/a n/a 0 725
2010 271 85 104 171 5 n/a n/a 0 636
2011 275 81 107 198 6 4 35 0 706
2012 249 72 122 246 4 3 29 0 725
2013 246 84 115 280 4 1 35 0 765
2014 238 81 103 279 3 2 34 0 740
2015 252 87 103 293 2 3 41 0 781
2016 237 90 101 268 2 2 50 0 750
2017 225 91 93 264 1 1 45 0 720
2018 213 99 88 257 1 0 44 0 702
2019 214 91 68 237 1 0 43 0 654
2020 198 113 59 256 2 0 33 0 661
2021 174 81 48 239 2 0 28 0 572
2022 177 97 42 251 0 0 20 0 587
2023 188 98 43 279 0 0 22 0 630
2024 179 97 45 267 3 0 17 0 608

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at G H Whitcomb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 842 39.0 21.5 n/a
1989 851 n/a n/a n/a
1990 830 43.0 19.3 n/a
1991 757 43.2 17.5 n/a
1992 785 39.2 20.0 4.5
1993 762 38.0 20.1 7.1
1994 785 40.0 19.6 6.4
1995 807 43.8 18.4 10.8
1996 807 43.8 18.4 10.8
1997 792 43.1 18.4 10.2
1998 789 46.2 17.1 9.9
1999 771 45.1 17.1 14.3
2000 789 44.7 17.7 19.9
2001 757 47.8 15.8 24.3
2002 793 50.4 15.7 31.9
2003 793 50.4 15.7 31.9
2004 758 48.4 15.7 32.7
2005 771 44.0 17.5 38.9
2006 807 44.5 18.1 38.2
2007 843 46.6 18.1 44.6
2008 769 51.5 14.9 39.3
2009 725 51.6 14.0 43.6
2010 636 49.0 12.9 46.7
2011 706 53.9 13.0 49.4
2012 725 46.9 15.4 52.4
2013 765 44.0 17.3 51.1
2014 740 48.5 15.2 48
2015 781 49.0 15.9 50.1
2016 750 43.0 17.4 52.7
2017 720 41.9 17.1 57.6
2018 702 42.5 16.5 58
2019 654 41.0 15.9 59.9
2020 661 38.9 16.9 60.7
2021 572 37.8 15.0 65.4
2022 587 38.7 15.1 68.7
2023 630 37.5 16.7 73.3
2024 608 37.8 16.0 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio G H Whitcomb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 842 39.0 21.5 n/a
1989 851 n/a n/a n/a
1990 830 43.0 19.3 n/a
1991 757 43.2 17.5 n/a
1992 785 39.2 20.0 4.5
1993 762 38.0 20.1 7.1
1994 785 40.0 19.6 6.4
1995 807 43.8 18.4 10.8
1996 807 43.8 18.4 10.8
1997 792 43.1 18.4 10.2
1998 789 46.2 17.1 9.9
1999 771 45.1 17.1 14.3
2000 789 44.7 17.7 19.9
2001 757 47.8 15.8 24.3
2002 793 50.4 15.7 31.9
2003 793 50.4 15.7 31.9
2004 758 48.4 15.7 32.7
2005 771 44.0 17.5 38.9
2006 807 44.5 18.1 38.2
2007 843 46.6 18.1 44.6
2008 769 51.5 14.9 39.3
2009 725 51.6 14.0 43.6
2010 636 49.0 12.9 46.7
2011 706 53.9 13.0 49.4
2012 725 46.9 15.4 52.4
2013 765 44.0 17.3 51.1
2014 740 48.5 15.2 48
2015 781 49.0 15.9 50.1
2016 750 43.0 17.4 52.7
2017 720 41.9 17.1 57.6
2018 702 42.5 16.5 58
2019 654 41.0 15.9 59.9
2020 661 38.9 16.9 60.7
2021 572 37.8 15.0 65.4
2022 587 38.7 15.1 68.7
2023 630 37.5 16.7 73.3
2024 608 37.8 16.0 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for G H Whitcomb Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $829 (8.5%) $8,970 (91.5%) $9,799
2020 $817 (8.6%) $8,658 (91.4%) $9,476
2021 $895 (8.3%) $9,906 (91.7%) $10,801

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on G H Whitcomb Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2390th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1728th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (G H Whitcomb Elementary)4042
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (G H Whitcomb Elementary)2836
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (G H Whitcomb Elementary)4749
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (G H Whitcomb Elementary)5357
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (G H Whitcomb Elementary)4963
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))6568
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (G H Whitcomb Elementary)4154
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))6463
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (G H Whitcomb Elementary)3736
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students654630
 3.7%
African American9198
 7.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6843
 36.8%
Hispanic237279
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White214188
 12.1%
Two or More Races4322
 48.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%73.3%
 13.4%


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Students at G H Whitcomb Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 29% White, 16% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 608 students attended G H Whitcomb Elementary.

G H Whitcomb Elementary ranks 2142nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend G H Whitcomb Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clear Lake Intermediate
High : Clear Lake High School


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