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Wakefield Elementary

Summary:

Wakefield Elementary is a public elementary school in Sherman, Texas, serving 325 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sherman Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 792 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wakefield Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of minority students (60.62% non-White) and a significant Asian student population (7.38%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. Wakefield Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 2280 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools (3 stars) in 2020-2021 to 3723 out of 4675 (1 star) in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly low for Asian and African American student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

Wakefield Elementary faces significant challenges, including a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (98.15%), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school also spends more per student ($12,195 in 2020-2021) compared to the district and state averages, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.9 to 12.4 over the past few years. These factors suggest that the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, strengthen instructional practices, and explore best practices from higher-performing schools within the Sherman ISD, such as Henry W Sory Elementary and Percy W Neblett Elementary, to address the unique needs of the Wakefield Elementary community and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Sunset Blvd
       Sherman, TX  75092-5599

(903) 891-6595

District: Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3723rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,195 Help


Students who attend Wakefield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Piner Middle
High:    Sherman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.4%
Hispanic:
25.5%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Compare Details Wakefield Elementary ranks worse than 79.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wakefield Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.4%), Hispanic (25.5%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary is 12, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakefield Elementary is $12,195, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakefield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield Elementary 3723rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wakefield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sherman Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Independent School District (Isd) 792nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wakefield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.75 1050th 3465 69.7%
2005 76.53 624th 3475 82.0%
2006 68.55 1102nd 3476 68.3%
2007 76.19 683rd 3724 81.7%
2008 66.01 1301st 3768 65.5%
2009 50.57 2219th 3884 42.9%
2010 57.02 1955th 3937 50.3%
2011 50.18 2394th 4095 41.5%
2012 31.38 3356th 4206 20.2%
2013 52.78 2135th 4221 49.4%
2014 40.17 2898th 4260 32.0%
2015 22.62 3667th 4320 15.1%
2016 39.57 2854th 4286 33.4%
2017 28.92 3216th 4329 25.7%
2018 43.46 2340th 4359 46.3%
2019 23.12 3743rd 4479 16.4%
2021 45.34 2280th 4578 50.2%
2022 24.41 3684th 4581 19.6%
2023 25.40 3668th 4647 21.1%
2024 25.43 3723rd 4675 20.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 935th 1046 10.6%
2019 19.82 964th 1112 13.3%
2024 33.74 836th 1114 25.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.50 3135th 3226 2.8%
2019 14.73 3221st 3333 3.4%
2021 37.08 2244th 3446 34.9%
2022 55.93 1317th 3487 62.2%
2023 52.73 1532nd 3556 56.9%
2024 48.78 1714th 3638 52.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.33 1960th 3684 46.8%
2021 36.88 2263rd 3799 40.4%
2022 35.61 2605th 3952 34.1%
2023 50.57 1609th 4086 60.6%
2024 19.20 3871st 4261 9.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.68 3127th 4264 26.7%
2019 14.25 4159th 4309 3.5%
2021 46.75 2264th 4451 49.1%
2022 28.99 3580th 4477 20.0%
2023 37.29 3063rd 4521 32.2%
2024 31.11 3498th 4560 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 1411th 4306 67.2%
2019 27.38 3483rd 4348 19.9%
2021 50.65 2001st 4499 55.5%
2022 22.33 3892nd 4561 14.7%
2023 24.03 3800th 4588 17.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 982nd 3106 68.4%
2019 51.52 1967th 3184 38.2%
2022 58.60 1480th 2958 50.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.63 3532nd 4240 16.7%
2019 24.82 3717th 4295 13.5%
2021 37.85 2731st 4331 36.9%
2022 24.23 3836th 4461 14.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 3734th 4319 13.5%
2019 20.43 3832nd 4357 12.0%
2021 41.42 2477th 4498 44.9%
2022 29.67 3418th 4563 25.1%
2023 30.61 3366th 4585 26.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.84 962nd 1005 4.3%
2019 1.10 1004th 1009 0.5%
2022 9.02 920th 957 3.9%
2023 1.54 1000th 1015 1.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 1516th 2483 38.9%
2019 15.63 2400th 2515 4.6%
2022 15.62 2305th 2421 4.8%
2023 16.88 2288th 2443 6.3%
2024 21.42 2149th 2421 11.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 2936th 4168 29.6%
2019 13.66 4051st 4188 3.3%
2021 43.20 2373rd 4329 45.2%
2022 50.99 2024th 4376 53.7%
2023 45.94 2353rd 4401 46.5%
2024 39.27 2796th 4431 36.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.13 1524th 3127 51.3%
2019 34.30 2288th 3142 27.2%
2021 40.55 1910th 3082 38.0%
2022 16.34 2840th 3082 7.9%
2023 14.71 2901st 3106 6.6%
2024 11.83 2944th 3078 4.4%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Open Quote My kids were bullied by students and teachers alike at our previous school. We came to Wakefield with an open mind and ready for a fresh start. We LOVE this school! All of the staff and students are happy and are in a safe environment. The teachers always have the students best interest at heart. Their bullying program is leaps and bounds ahead of our previous school, HOWE ELEMENTARY. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wakefield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 382 51 4 12 5 n/a n/a 0 454
1989 413 64 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 390 76 3 10 5 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 403 65 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 418 69 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 389 74 2 12 7 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 401 56 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 388 54 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 388 54 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 397 56 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 398 60 5 19 4 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 391 70 3 24 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 394 67 4 31 11 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 415 51 3 38 17 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 428 59 7 57 14 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 428 59 7 57 14 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 416 56 8 76 13 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 400 64 10 83 10 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 393 66 8 76 14 n/a n/a 0 557
2007 400 69 12 83 15 n/a n/a 0 579
2008 405 69 18 95 22 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 228 71 3 70 10 n/a n/a 0 382
2010 216 69 3 79 13 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 214 58 3 74 10 0 12 0 371
2012 211 57 7 76 10 0 11 0 372
2013 185 62 5 72 6 0 31 0 361
2014 194 72 11 72 7 0 34 0 390
2015 182 72 14 89 5 0 34 0 396
2016 177 77 36 90 5 0 26 0 411
2017 154 70 41 87 5 0 26 0 383
2018 164 46 38 70 5 0 26 0 349
2019 126 41 40 74 5 0 22 0 308
2020 119 45 45 77 5 0 23 0 314
2021 110 39 43 69 4 0 17 0 282
2022 132 38 35 68 6 0 27 0 306
2023 128 50 24 83 5 0 35 0 325

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 Wakefield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 22.0 20.6 n/a
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 484 28.0 17.2 n/a
1991 487 27.7 17.5 n/a
1992 502 27.9 17.9 21.9
1993 484 28.0 17.3 28.7
1994 477 29.3 16.3 26.4
1995 455 28.9 15.7 28.4
1996 455 28.9 15.7 28.4
1997 475 32.0 14.8 24.8
1998 486 35.2 13.8 23.9
1999 494 37.1 13.3 29.4
2000 507 36.0 14.1 28.8
2001 524 38.3 13.7 25.2
2002 565 38.5 14.7 25.8
2003 565 38.5 14.7 25.8
2004 569 38.9 14.6 29
2005 567 39.5 14.4 32.3
2006 557 40.8 13.7 34.1
2007 579 40.9 14.2 35.1
2008 609 42.5 14.3 39.1
2009 382 30.5 12.5 62.6
2010 380 29.0 13.1 63.7
2011 371 29.0 12.7 64.4
2012 372 28.0 13.2 65.6
2013 361 29.0 12.4 65.7
2014 390 28.0 13.9 62.1
2015 396 30.0 13.2 59.1
2016 411 32.0 12.8 60.1
2017 383 27.7 13.7 65.8
2018 349 28.0 12.4 59.6
2019 308 26.0 11.8 61.4
2020 314 24.0 13.0 64.3
2021 282 25.7 10.9 63.8
2022 306 24.5 12.4 76.5
2023 325 27.0 12.0 98.2

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 Wakefield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 22.0 20.6 n/a
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 484 28.0 17.2 n/a
1991 487 27.7 17.5 n/a
1992 502 27.9 17.9 21.9
1993 484 28.0 17.3 28.7
1994 477 29.3 16.3 26.4
1995 455 28.9 15.7 28.4
1996 455 28.9 15.7 28.4
1997 475 32.0 14.8 24.8
1998 486 35.2 13.8 23.9
1999 494 37.1 13.3 29.4
2000 507 36.0 14.1 28.8
2001 524 38.3 13.7 25.2
2002 565 38.5 14.7 25.8
2003 565 38.5 14.7 25.8
2004 569 38.9 14.6 29
2005 567 39.5 14.4 32.3
2006 557 40.8 13.7 34.1
2007 579 40.9 14.2 35.1
2008 609 42.5 14.3 39.1
2009 382 30.5 12.5 62.6
2010 380 29.0 13.1 63.7
2011 371 29.0 12.7 64.4
2012 372 28.0 13.2 65.6
2013 361 29.0 12.4 65.7
2014 390 28.0 13.9 62.1
2015 396 30.0 13.2 59.1
2016 411 32.0 12.8 60.1
2017 383 27.7 13.7 65.8
2018 349 28.0 12.4 59.6
2019 308 26.0 11.8 61.4
2020 314 24.0 13.0 64.3
2021 282 25.7 10.9 63.8
2022 306 24.5 12.4 76.5
2023 325 27.0 12.0 98.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakefield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,337 (12.3%) $9,491 (87.7%) $10,828
2020 $1,680 (15.4%) $9,210 (84.6%) $10,889
2021 $1,556 (12.8%) $10,640 (87.2%) $12,195

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakefield Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3743rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3668th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wakefield Elementary)2738
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)2429
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Wakefield Elementary)3022
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)3226
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))4029
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students308325
 5.5%
African American4150
 22%
American Indian55
Asian4024
 40%
Hispanic7483
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White126128
 1.6%
Two or More Races2235
 59.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%98.2%
 36.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Wakefield Elementary.

Students who attend Wakefield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Piner Middle
High : Sherman High School

Students at Wakefield Elementary are 39% White, 26% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Wakefield Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Texas elementary schools.


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