Willow Creek Elementary

Summary:

Willow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingwood, Texas, serving 573 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Humble Independent School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years and outperforming the district and state averages in STAAR assessments across all grade levels.

Willow Creek Elementary's student population is significantly less diverse than the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of White students (78.18%) compared to African American (1.22%) and Hispanic (13.79%) students. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.56% to 6.01% over the past three years, which is substantially lower than the nearby schools. This suggests that Willow Creek serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its higher academic performance.

Willow Creek Elementary also stands out in terms of its resource allocation, spending between $9,011 and $10,482 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools. The school also has a student-teacher ratio of 15.3, which is higher than the nearby schools, ranging from 12.8 to 16.4. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic excellence, indicate that Willow Creek Elementary is an exceptional educational institution within the Humble Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2002 Willow Ter
       Kingwood, TX  77345-1785


(281) 641-2300

District: Humble Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,482 Help


Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverwood Middle
High:    Kingwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.7% Help


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Compare Details Willow Creek Elementary ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Humble Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Humble Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary is 15.3. 24 elementary schools in the Humble Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek Elementary is $10,482. 15 elementary schools in the Humble Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Willow Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Humble Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Humble Independent School District (Isd) 476th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.34 242nd 3465 93.0%
2005 87.41 95th 3475 97.3%
2006 88.19 22nd 3476 99.4%
2007 84.19 196th 3724 94.7%
2008 86.31 145th 3768 96.2%
2009 85.15 195th 3884 95.0%
2010 82.56 311th 3937 92.1%
2011 85.70 142nd 4095 96.5%
2012 90.00 208th 4206 95.1%
2013 91.34 162nd 4221 96.2%
2014 90.84 156th 4260 96.3%
2015 89.66 225th 4320 94.8%
2016 91.63 123rd 4286 97.1%
2017 97.22 119th 4329 97.3%
2018 95.01 181st 4359 95.8%
2019 92.83 248th 4479 94.5%
2021 96.67 139th 4578 97.0%
2022 91.74 290th 4581 93.7%
2023 91.81 313th 4647 93.3%
2024 93.97 218th 4675 95.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.02 196th 1004 80.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.30 32nd 3558 99.1%
2021 88.04 176th 3799 95.4%
2022 97.60 28th 3952 99.3%
2023 92.27 132nd 4086 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.02 102nd 4264 97.6%
2019 38.76 2868th 4309 33.4%
2023 88.47 197th 4521 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.94 250th 4306 94.2%
2019 89.76 297th 4348 93.2%
2021 95.34 146th 4499 96.8%
2022 86.68 423rd 4561 90.7%
2023 88.46 383rd 4588 91.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.58 751st 3106 75.8%
2019 75.10 433rd 3184 86.4%
2021 78.91 407th 3006 86.5%
2022 69.17 827th 2958 72.0%
2023 64.15 1224th 2980 58.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.49 266th 4240 93.7%
2019 63.91 1096th 4295 74.5%
2021 70.91 693rd 4331 84.0%
2022 82.22 368th 4461 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.00 110th 4319 97.5%
2019 93.74 183rd 4357 95.8%
2021 95.52 153rd 4498 96.6%
2022 92.12 240th 4563 94.7%
2023 91.49 271st 4585 94.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.77 216th 1009 78.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.89 334th 4168 92.0%
2019 72.59 751st 4188 82.1%
2021 90.04 221st 4329 94.9%
2022 85.94 320th 4376 92.7%
2023 87.14 298th 4401 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.60 197th 3127 93.7%
2019 84.06 287th 3142 90.9%
2021 87.38 173rd 3082 94.4%
2022 78.61 425th 3082 86.2%
2023 78.31 470th 3106 84.9%
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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 Willow Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 290 3 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 443 7 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 532 8 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 536 6 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 641 3 21 20 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 548 6 22 18 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 518 1 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 518 1 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 480 5 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 481 7 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 485 2 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 458 3 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 460 5 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 525 10 28 26 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 525 10 28 26 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 526 6 27 28 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 514 4 19 32 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2006 498 10 15 27 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 519 14 16 28 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2008 525 16 13 34 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 549 10 15 39 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 512 13 18 32 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2011 501 9 17 35 0 2 4 0 568
2012 486 13 12 53 0 2 5 0 571
2013 456 7 18 57 1 0 10 0 549
2014 467 9 22 52 1 0 12 0 563
2015 466 12 20 62 0 0 11 0 571
2016 441 15 21 64 0 0 14 0 555
2017 413 13 23 68 1 0 15 0 533
2018 410 10 18 53 2 1 15 0 509
2019 390 10 16 55 2 1 12 0 486
2020 384 6 14 61 2 2 10 0 479
2021 396 7 10 67 2 2 21 0 505
2022 424 16 9 86 0 1 30 0 566
2023 448 7 8 79 0 1 30 0 573

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 Willow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 304 n/a n/a n/a
1990 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1991 564 28.0 20.1 n/a
1992 578 36.0 16.0 0.3
1993 686 41.0 16.7 0.3
1994 594 37.0 16.1 0
1995 549 36.9 14.9 0.5
1996 549 36.9 14.9 0.5
1997 512 34.9 14.7 0.4
1998 516 33.0 15.6 0.2
1999 518 32.0 16.2 0.2
2000 490 31.7 15.5 0.2
2001 494 29.8 16.6 0
2002 589 37.1 15.9 0.5
2003 589 37.1 15.9 0.5
2004 590 39.3 15.0 0.3
2005 572 36.3 15.8 0.2
2006 554 35.4 15.6 2
2007 578 39.8 14.5 1.6
2008 589 40.9 14.4 1.9
2009 613 38.9 15.7 1
2010 575 40.7 14.1 1.4
2011 568 37.5 15.1 0.9
2012 571 35.3 16.1 1.8
2013 549 33.8 16.2 0.5
2014 563 35.8 15.7 1.4
2015 571 34.0 16.7 1.1
2016 555 34.0 16.3 1.1
2017 533 32.5 16.3 1.1
2018 509 30.5 16.6 1.6
2019 486 29.6 16.3 3.7
2020 479 30.0 15.9 5
2021 505 35.8 14.0 3.6
2022 566 36.9 15.3 6
2023 573 37.3 15.3 3.7

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 Willow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 304 n/a n/a n/a
1990 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1991 564 28.0 20.1 n/a
1992 578 36.0 16.0 0.3
1993 686 41.0 16.7 0.3
1994 594 37.0 16.1 0
1995 549 36.9 14.9 0.5
1996 549 36.9 14.9 0.5
1997 512 34.9 14.7 0.4
1998 516 33.0 15.6 0.2
1999 518 32.0 16.2 0.2
2000 490 31.7 15.5 0.2
2001 494 29.8 16.6 0
2002 589 37.1 15.9 0.5
2003 589 37.1 15.9 0.5
2004 590 39.3 15.0 0.3
2005 572 36.3 15.8 0.2
2006 554 35.4 15.6 2
2007 578 39.8 14.5 1.6
2008 589 40.9 14.4 1.9
2009 613 38.9 15.7 1
2010 575 40.7 14.1 1.4
2011 568 37.5 15.1 0.9
2012 571 35.3 16.1 1.8
2013 549 33.8 16.2 0.5
2014 563 35.8 15.7 1.4
2015 571 34.0 16.7 1.1
2016 555 34.0 16.3 1.1
2017 533 32.5 16.3 1.1
2018 509 30.5 16.6 1.6
2019 486 29.6 16.3 3.7
2020 479 30.0 15.9 5
2021 505 35.8 14.0 3.6
2022 566 36.9 15.3 6
2023 573 37.3 15.3 3.7

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 Willow Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (4.6%) $8,595 (95.4%) $9,011
2020 $391 (4.1%) $9,045 (95.9%) $9,436
2021 $560 (5.3%) $9,923 (94.7%) $10,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 313th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)6872
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4649
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)5772
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4441
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)7358
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)6373
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)8677
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Humble Independent School District (Isd))5555
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)9495
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Humble Independent School District (Isd))5545
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Willow Creek Elementary)8767
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4428
 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 Students486573
 17.9%
African American107
 30%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian168
 50%
Hispanic5579
 43.6%
Pacific Islander11
White390448
 14.9%
Two or More Races1230
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.7%3.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Willow Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverwood Middle
High : Kingwood High School

Students at Willow Creek Elementary are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

Yes! Willow Creek Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 218th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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