Whispering Pines Elementary

Summary:

Whispering Pines Elementary is a public elementary school in Humble, Texas, serving 697 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Humble Independent School District, which is ranked 476 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whispering Pines Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 3,040 and 4,366 out of over 4,000 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 24.55% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.34% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools within the Humble ISD, such as Lakeshore Elementary, Centennial Elementary, and Atascocita Springs Elementary, Whispering Pines Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures and has a lower statewide ranking. For example, Atascocita Springs Elementary ranked 1,327 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024, compared to Whispering Pines Elementary's ranking of 3,981. The nearby schools also have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 24.69% to 62.44%, compared to Whispering Pines Elementary's 77.33%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17321 Woodland Hills Dr
       Humble, TX  77346-3001


(281) 641-2500

District: Humble Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3981st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,643 Help


Students who attend Whispering Pines Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Humble Middle
High:    Humble High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.8%
African American:
42.2%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Compare Details Whispering Pines Elementary ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th 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 21.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.8%), African American (42.2%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Elementary is 12.1, which is the 7th best among 30 elementary schools in the Humble Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whispering Pines Elementary is $11,643, which is the 6th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Humble Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whispering Pines Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whispering Pines Elementary 3981st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Whispering Pines Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Whispering Pines Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.27 2297th 3465 33.7%
2005 51.15 1981st 3475 43.0%
2006 48.21 2133rd 3476 38.6%
2007 38.21 2765th 3724 25.8%
2008 52.09 2091st 3768 44.5%
2009 35.98 2935th 3884 24.4%
2010 30.91 3236th 3937 17.8%
2011 39.15 2991st 4095 27.0%
2012 39.86 2899th 4206 31.1%
2013 28.54 3462nd 4221 18.0%
2014 33.10 3250th 4260 23.7%
2015 28.49 3410th 4320 21.1%
2016 35.36 3040th 4286 29.1%
2017 26.19 3403rd 4329 21.4%
2018 24.44 3553rd 4359 18.5%
2019 9.59 4366th 4479 2.5%
2021 25.83 3456th 4578 24.5%
2022 17.40 4078th 4581 11.0%
2023 18.60 4093rd 4647 11.9%
2024 21.01 3981st 4675 14.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.80 2722nd 3226 15.6%
2019 17.50 3159th 3333 5.2%
2021 32.12 2540th 3446 26.3%
2022 41.46 2141st 3487 38.6%
2023 20.05 3238th 3556 8.9%
2024 25.84 3009th 3638 17.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 2065th 3558 42.0%
2019 18.09 3553rd 3684 3.6%
2021 30.90 2733rd 3799 28.1%
2022 38.82 2352nd 3952 40.5%
2023 31.49 3007th 4086 26.4%
2024 15.99 4041st 4261 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.85 3502nd 4264 17.9%
2019 11.08 4236th 4309 1.7%
2021 32.23 3229th 4451 27.5%
2022 17.25 4153rd 4477 7.2%
2023 26.07 3763rd 4521 16.8%
2024 20.74 4091st 4560 10.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.75 3793rd 4306 11.9%
2019 12.96 4160th 4348 4.3%
2021 32.20 3052nd 4499 32.2%
2022 25.32 3713th 4561 18.6%
2023 31.96 3273rd 4588 28.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.56 2049th 3106 34.0%
2019 25.57 2804th 3184 11.9%
2021 54.00 1624th 3006 46.0%
2022 49.91 1866th 2958 36.9%
2023 49.29 1947th 2980 34.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.17 3981st 4240 6.1%
2019 11.69 4237th 4295 1.4%
2021 23.02 3853rd 4331 11.0%
2022 25.21 3776th 4461 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.12 3301st 4319 23.6%
2019 10.46 4237th 4357 2.8%
2021 22.18 3721st 4498 17.3%
2022 14.08 4260th 4563 6.6%
2023 11.81 4357th 4585 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.70 799th 1005 20.5%
2019 7.49 966th 1009 4.3%
2021 12.50 893rd 967 7.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 1973rd 2483 20.5%
2019 15.83 2393rd 2515 4.9%
2021 35.48 1611th 2444 34.1%
2022 24.01 2083rd 2421 14.0%
2023 27.02 1973rd 2443 19.2%
2024 27.70 1963rd 2421 18.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.88 2998th 4168 28.1%
2019 15.40 3998th 4188 4.5%
2021 33.75 2994th 4329 30.8%
2022 31.16 3343rd 4376 23.6%
2023 29.56 3399th 4401 22.8%
2024 24.39 3736th 4431 15.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Whispering Pines Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.12 2397th 3127 23.3%
2019 16.01 2911th 3142 7.4%
2021 20.57 2708th 3082 12.1%
2022 17.80 2791st 3082 9.4%
2023 17.07 2827th 3106 9.0%
2024 9.02 2997th 3078 2.6%
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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 Whispering Pines Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 446 63 12 66 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1993 477 60 12 79 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1994 470 68 9 75 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 382 67 9 85 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 382 67 9 85 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 402 85 13 95 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 426 87 16 108 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1999 439 92 10 110 4 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 427 120 8 110 5 n/a n/a 0 670
2001 427 138 11 129 6 n/a n/a 0 711
2002 378 195 28 193 6 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 378 195 28 193 6 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 384 235 34 219 8 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 364 209 30 186 4 n/a n/a 0 793
2006 343 269 23 201 1 n/a n/a 0 837
2007 298 246 19 219 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2008 253 241 19 209 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2009 239 238 18 225 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2010 213 263 14 234 2 n/a n/a 0 726
2011 211 237 11 237 3 4 13 0 716
2012 155 226 13 269 2 2 14 0 681
2013 152 256 17 289 0 1 25 0 740
2014 142 251 15 299 4 2 18 0 731
2015 129 261 18 314 5 2 20 0 749
2016 133 245 17 303 2 2 18 0 720
2017 123 216 27 317 2 5 15 0 705
2018 116 236 23 291 2 4 14 0 686
2019 87 266 25 306 3 7 15 0 709
2020 92 281 25 327 0 5 23 0 753
2021 77 265 21 301 0 7 24 0 695
2022 60 239 20 273 0 5 23 0 620
2023 46 297 21 300 1 9 23 0 697
2024 33 274 17 291 1 7 27 0 650

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 Whispering Pines Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 589 36.0 16.3 10.7
1993 629 41.0 15.3 22.1
1994 623 42.4 14.7 18.5
1995 547 39.0 14.0 15.4
1996 547 39.0 14.0 15.4
1997 595 40.8 14.6 12.8
1998 638 45.0 14.2 15.7
1999 655 43.7 15.0 21.4
2000 670 45.8 14.6 22.2
2001 711 48.0 14.8 20.8
2002 800 48.1 16.6 26.1
2003 800 48.1 16.6 26.1
2004 880 55.3 15.9 27.7
2005 793 51.6 15.4 25.9
2006 837 55.0 15.2 29.5
2007 784 54.2 14.5 36.5
2008 723 54.9 13.2 35.8
2009 721 48.0 15.0 35.5
2010 726 49.6 14.6 47.1
2011 716 47.3 15.1 50.6
2012 681 42.2 16.1 52.9
2013 740 48.3 15.3 49.7
2014 731 49.6 14.7 51.8
2015 749 51.0 14.6 52.1
2016 720 49.0 14.6 52.2
2017 705 48.7 14.4 49.5
2018 686 46.2 14.8 43.6
2019 709 44.5 15.9 58.8
2020 753 52.2 14.4 65.7
2021 695 59.7 11.6 66.8
2022 620 50.0 12.4 68.1
2023 697 52.5 13.2 77.3
2024 650 53.4 12.1 79.8

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 Whispering Pines Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 589 36.0 16.3 10.7
1993 629 41.0 15.3 22.1
1994 623 42.4 14.7 18.5
1995 547 39.0 14.0 15.4
1996 547 39.0 14.0 15.4
1997 595 40.8 14.6 12.8
1998 638 45.0 14.2 15.7
1999 655 43.7 15.0 21.4
2000 670 45.8 14.6 22.2
2001 711 48.0 14.8 20.8
2002 800 48.1 16.6 26.1
2003 800 48.1 16.6 26.1
2004 880 55.3 15.9 27.7
2005 793 51.6 15.4 25.9
2006 837 55.0 15.2 29.5
2007 784 54.2 14.5 36.5
2008 723 54.9 13.2 35.8
2009 721 48.0 15.0 35.5
2010 726 49.6 14.6 47.1
2011 716 47.3 15.1 50.6
2012 681 42.2 16.1 52.9
2013 740 48.3 15.3 49.7
2014 731 49.6 14.7 51.8
2015 749 51.0 14.6 52.1
2016 720 49.0 14.6 52.2
2017 705 48.7 14.4 49.5
2018 686 46.2 14.8 43.6
2019 709 44.5 15.9 58.8
2020 753 52.2 14.4 65.7
2021 695 59.7 11.6 66.8
2022 620 50.0 12.4 68.1
2023 697 52.5 13.2 77.3
2024 650 53.4 12.1 79.8

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 Whispering Pines Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $963 (10.6%) $8,141 (89.4%) $9,104
2020 $1,007 (10.3%) $8,738 (89.7%) $9,745
2021 $1,075 (9.2%) $10,568 (90.8%) $11,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whispering Pines Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4366th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4093rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Whispering Pines Elementary)2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4649
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whispering Pines Elementary)2917
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4441
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Whispering Pines Elementary)1724
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whispering Pines Elementary)1431
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Humble Independent School District (Isd))4345
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Whispering Pines Elementary)2940
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Humble Independent School District (Isd))5555
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whispering Pines Elementary)1732
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Humble Independent School District (Isd))5545
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Whispering Pines Elementary)1618
 2%
   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 Students709697
 1.7%
African American266297
 11.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2521
 16%
Hispanic306300
 2%
Pacific Islander79
 28.6%
White8746
 47.1%
Two or More Races1523
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%77.3%
 18.5%


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Students who attend Whispering Pines Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Humble Middle
High : Humble High School

Whispering Pines Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Whispering Pines Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 42% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 650 students attended Whispering Pines Elementary.


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