Is Waggoner Creek Elementary a good school?

Waggoner Creek Elementary ranks 1428 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waggoner Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Waggoner Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Waggoner Creek Elementary?

Students at Waggoner Creek Elementary are 59% White, 20% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Waggoner Creek Elementary

Summary:

Waggoner Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Texarkana Independent School District (ISD) in Texarkana, Texas, with a student population of 338 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the Texarkana ISD and the state of Texas in academic metrics, including STAAR test scores, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Waggoner Creek Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of African American and Hispanic students. Despite this diversity, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance across all racial subgroups, with high rankings and proficiency rates for African American and White students. Additionally, the school has been effective in supporting students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Texarkana ISD, Waggoner Creek Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics, such as STAAR test scores and school rankings. However, some nearby schools, such as Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary and Red Lick Elementary (in a different district), have even higher academic performance and rankings, suggesting that Waggoner Creek Elementary could learn from their best practices.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503

(903) 255-3301

District: Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1428^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,640

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.5%

African American:

20.1%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

See top rated Texas elementary schools

Compare Waggoner Creek Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Waggoner Creek Elementary ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Texarkana Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Waggoner Creek Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Texarkana Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), African American (20.1%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waggoner Creek Elementary is 13.3. 5 elementary schools in the Texarkana Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waggoner Creek Elementary employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waggoner Creek Elementary is $11,640, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Texarkana Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waggoner Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waggoner Creek Elementary 1428^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Waggoner Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Texarkana Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Texarkana Independent School District (Isd) 597^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Waggoner Creek Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Waggoner Creek Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	37.04	2877^th	4479	35.8%
2021	74.65	924^th	4578	79.8%
2022	73.60	1009^th	4581	78.0%
2023	63.57	1440^th	4647	69.0%
2024	63.47	1428^th	4675	69.5%

See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	41.56	656^th	1004	34.7%
2023	24.26	915^th	1099	16.7%
2024	69.38	302^nd	1114	72.9%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.22	679^th	4086	83.4%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.05	1268^th	4264	70.3%
2019	44.03	2496^th	4309	42.1%
2021	72.43	735^th	4451	83.5%
2022	77.89	528^th	4477	88.2%
2023	71.67	814^th	4521	82.0%
2024	58.57	1585^th	4560	65.2%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.44	2084^th	4306	51.6%
2019	39.82	2682^nd	4348	38.3%
2021	71.58	1003^rd	4499	77.7%
2022	74.40	914^th	4561	80.0%
2023	54.59	1881^st	4588	59.0%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.65	256^th	3106	91.8%
2019	11.36	3068^th	3184	3.6%
2021	63.20	1275^th	3006	57.6%
2022	61.36	1341^st	2958	54.7%
2023	58.53	1547^th	2980	48.1%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.14	2493^rd	4240	41.2%
2019	37.47	2858^th	4295	33.5%
2021	67.91	830^th	4331	80.8%
2022	80.94	413^th	4461	90.7%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.21	1367^th	4319	68.3%
2019	36.07	2912^th	4357	33.2%
2021	73.80	930^th	4498	79.3%
2022	68.42	1183^rd	4563	74.1%
2023	69.08	1163^rd	4585	74.6%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.87	1714^th	2483	31.0%
2019	23.26	2196^th	2515	12.7%
2021	63.50	601^st	2444	75.4%
2022	69.71	488^th	2421	79.8%
2023	58.76	788^th	2443	67.7%
2024	37.97	1560^th	2421	35.6%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.57	1551^st	3127	50.4%
2019	30.78	2413^th	3142	23.2%
2021	63.87	939^th	3082	69.5%
2022	58.20	1248^th	3082	59.5%
2023	54.24	1437^th	3106	53.7%
2024	43.88	1865^th	3078	39.4%

See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Waggoner Creek Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Waggoner Creek Elementary, submit a rating!

No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Waggoner Creek Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	167	63	4	11	4	1	22	272
2018	190	64	7	12	1	2	17	293
2019	205	70	11	13	1	2	21	323
2020	196	67	8	13	0	3	16	303
2021	177	65	11	16	1	2	20	292
2022	182	66	11	19	3	0	23	304
2023	201	68	10	26	1	0	32	338

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 Waggoner Creek Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	272	16.7	16.2	50.4
2018	293	19.1	15.3	42.7
2019	323	20.8	15.4	44
2020	303	21.5	14.0	38
2021	292	24.7	11.8	36.3
2022	304	25.3	11.9	53.3
2023	338	25.3	13.3	44.4

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 Waggoner Creek Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	272	16.7	16.2	50.4
2018	293	19.1	15.3	42.7
2019	323	20.8	15.4	44
2020	303	21.5	14.0	38
2021	292	24.7	11.8	36.3
2022	304	25.3	11.9	53.3
2023	338	25.3	13.3	44.4

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 Waggoner Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$944 (10.0%)	$8,512 (90.0%)	$9,457
2020	$1,258 (12.1%)	$9,133 (87.9%)	$10,391
2021	$1,351 (11.6%)	$10,289 (88.4%)	$11,640

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waggoner Creek 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 2877^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1440^th of 4647 Elementary schools	33.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	37	63	26%
3rd Grade Reading (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	41	42	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	35	54	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	43	31	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	32	57	25%
4th Grade Reading (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	38	36	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	43	39	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	42	32	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	45	58	13%
5th Grade Reading (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	46	50	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	52	47	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	53	40	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Waggoner Creek Elementary)	45	45
5th Grade Science (Texarkana Independent School District (Isd))	51	30	21%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	338	4.6%
African American	70	68	2.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	13	26	100%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	205	201	2%
Two or More Races	21	32	52.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	44.4%	0.4%

Schools Near Waggoner Creek Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waggoner Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6335 Gibson Ln	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 255-3301	338	25	13.3	44.4%	201 (59.5%)	68 (20.1%)	26 (7.7%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.5%)	63.5	1428^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.5%		63.6	1440^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.0%	12						46.5	50.0	62.1	27.9	47.6	59.1	40.9	$11,640	$1,351	$10,289
Nash Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 E Burton St	Nash	75569	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 838-4321	677	42	15.9	86.1%	213 (31.5%)	203 (30.0%)	210 (31.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.1%)	43.8	2565^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.1%		41.9	2668^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.6%	103	13.3	7.7	0.0	18.2	0.0	37.1	32.8	46.0	38.3	39.1	49.0	29.9	$8,180	$1,513	$6,667
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	4826 University Park	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(903) 791-2262	358	22	15.9	28.2%	243 (67.9%)	52 (14.5%)	17 (4.7%)	20 (5.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.1%)	99.6	3^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.1	23^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	99.5%	20						94.4	94.2	94.6	96.3	96.2	100.0	98.2	$8,924	$1,027	$7,897
Pleasant Grove Intermediate	Public	3-5	8480 N Kings Hwy	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 832-0001	483	35	13.6	38.9%	333 (68.9%)	71 (14.7%)	38 (7.9%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	71.2	1082^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	76.9%		91.3	329^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.9%	753						62.5	68.8	55.2	54.9	72.4	41.9	24.8	$9,131	$699	$8,431
Wake Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Wildcat Dr	Wake Village	75501	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 838-4261	579	44	13.0	85.1%	177 (30.6%)	244 (42.1%)	74 (12.8%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (13.3%)	44.4	2521^st of 4675 public elementary schools	46.1%		42.1	2658^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.8%	137						41.5	45.8	51.7	21.0	37.3	70.5	21.3	$10,835	$2,259	$8,575
Westlawn Elementary	Public	3-5	410 Westlawn Dr	Texarkana	75501	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 223-4252	346	36	9.5	95.7%	22 (6.4%)	284 (82.1%)	21 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	3.1	4666^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.2%		3.9	4628^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.4%	38						5.8	12.6	8.7	4.0	2.9	7.1	2.3	$13,496	$2,555	$10,940
Red Lick Elementary	Public	K-4	3511 N F M 2148	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Red Lick Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 838-8230	306	26	11.7		271 (88.6%)	3 (1.0%)	18 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	91.4	321^st of 4675 public elementary schools	93.1%		98.2	49^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.9%	272						84.3	72.1		66.7	62.3			$8,128	$509	$7,619
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2800 Galleria Oaks	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 838-0528	530	38	13.8	45.3%	357 (67.4%)	64 (12.1%)	49 (9.2%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.5%)								(n/a)													$8,984	$959	$8,024
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center	Public	K-2	2600 W 15th St	Texarkana	75501	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 793-4871	386	34	11.3	98.2%	13 (3.4%)	328 (85.0%)	28 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)								(n/a)													$11,237	$2,584	$8,653
Spring Lake Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4324 Ghio Fish Blvd	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 794-7525	408	32	12.7	92.2%	65 (15.9%)	279 (68.4%)	31 (7.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	6.3	4616^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.3%		11.6	4407^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.2%	209						24.2	17.7	14.6	8.1	15.7	7.3	3.6	$9,463	$1,598	$7,864

Waggoner Creek Elementary

Waggoner Creek Elementary:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Texarkana Independent School District (Isd):

What do you think?

Rank History for Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for all students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for Special Education students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for Female students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for At Risk students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for Male students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for African American students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rank History for White students at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Enrollment information for Waggoner Creek Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waggoner Creek Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Waggoner Creek Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waggoner Creek Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Waggoner Creek Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions about Waggoner Creek Elementary

Rate Waggoner Creek Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!