Willow Creek Elementary

Summary:

Willow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Tomball, Texas, serving 752 students in grades PK-4. As part of the highly-ranked Tomball Independent School District, Willow Creek consistently performs among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievements and a diverse student population.

Willow Creek's students consistently score well above state and district averages on STAAR reading and math tests, with over 70% of 3rd and 4th graders achieving proficiency. The school's performance is particularly impressive across diverse student subgroups, including White, Asian, Hispanic, and English Language Learners. Willow Creek's racial makeup is more diverse than nearby schools, with 45.74% White, 24.07% Hispanic, 18.88% Asian, and 7.31% African American students. The school also spends significantly more per student ($8,918) compared to the state average, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.7, likely contributing to its academic success.

In comparison to nearby schools in the Klein Independent School District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Hassler Elementary, Black Elementary, and others, Willow Creek stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, greater racial diversity, and more generous resource allocation. These factors make Willow Creek Elementary a model of excellence in the region, serving as a shining example for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 18302 N Eldridge Pkwy
       Tomball, TX  77377


(281) 357-3080

District: Tomball Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,918 Help


Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northpointe Intermediate
    Willow Wood J H
High:    Tomball Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  752

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Asian:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Compare Details Willow Creek Elementary ranks better than 96.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Willow Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), Hispanic (24.1%), Asian (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary is 14.7, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek Elementary is $8,918. 8 elementary schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tomball Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tomball Independent School District (Isd) 27th 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 59.89 1495th 3465 56.9%
2005 71.44 908th 3475 73.9%
2006 79.87 421st 3476 87.9%
2007 80.21 423rd 3724 88.6%
2008 79.48 496th 3768 86.8%
2009 72.16 957th 3884 75.4%
2010 76.07 713th 3937 81.9%
2011 85.27 169th 4095 95.9%
2012 87.63 313th 4206 92.6%
2013 88.32 283rd 4221 93.3%
2014 88.62 261st 4260 93.9%
2015 91.48 120th 4320 97.2%
2016 89.69 229th 4286 94.7%
2017 90.27 353rd 4329 91.8%
2018 88.92 388th 4359 91.1%
2019 85.55 496th 4479 88.9%
2021 97.09 112th 4578 97.6%
2022 95.52 156th 4581 96.6%
2023 93.49 243rd 4647 94.8%
2024 95.61 161st 4675 96.6%
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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
2019 74.52 204th 1112 81.7%
2022 81.71 120th 1004 88.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.48 1623rd 3226 49.7%
2019 39.59 2127th 3333 36.2%
2021 95.68 63rd 3446 98.2%
2022 92.40 87th 3487 97.5%
2023 88.24 175th 3556 95.1%
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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 74.52 437th 3558 87.7%
2019 73.69 464th 3684 87.4%
2021 82.68 276th 3799 92.7%
2022 75.01 511th 3952 87.1%
2023 76.50 487th 4086 88.1%
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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 68.37 938th 4264 78.0%
2019 65.97 1024th 4309 76.2%
2021 95.49 50th 4451 98.9%
2022 85.37 294th 4477 93.4%
2023 89.42 178th 4521 96.1%
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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 86.37 427th 4306 90.1%
2019 83.07 519th 4348 88.1%
2021 98.20 64th 4499 98.6%
2022 95.62 106th 4561 97.7%
2023 91.94 254th 4588 94.5%
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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 79.14 97th 3106 96.9%
2019 77.37 188th 3184 94.1%
2021 80.26 302nd 3006 90.0%
2022 76.81 271st 2958 90.8%
2023 75.08 395th 2980 86.7%
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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 53.72 1704th 4240 59.8%
2019 60.13 1323rd 4295 69.2%
2021 85.69 244th 4331 94.4%
2022 84.33 317th 4461 92.9%
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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 89.15 346th 4319 92.0%
2019 85.41 459th 4357 89.5%
2021 91.32 315th 4498 93.0%
2022 93.37 205th 4563 95.5%
2023 92.17 247th 4585 94.6%
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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
2018 46.33 621st 1005 38.2%
2019 43.33 667th 1009 33.9%
2021 73.10 214th 967 77.9%
2022 73.53 186th 957 80.6%
2023 62.49 413th 1015 59.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.93 776th 2483 68.7%
2019 49.57 1148th 2515 54.4%
2021 77.36 284th 2444 88.4%
2022 83.22 205th 2421 91.5%
2023 63.49 669th 2443 72.6%
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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 89.57 203rd 4168 95.1%
2019 77.26 549th 4188 86.9%
2021 91.67 174th 4329 96.0%
2022 90.36 193rd 4376 95.6%
2023 87.83 276th 4401 93.7%
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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 76.82 554th 3127 82.3%
2019 74.33 603rd 3142 80.8%
2021 91.57 87th 3082 97.2%
2022 89.01 135th 3082 95.6%
2023 88.42 152nd 3106 95.1%
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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
1999 376 11 5 164 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 477 20 10 186 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2001 536 20 16 191 2 n/a n/a 0 765
2002 577 41 30 245 1 n/a n/a 0 894
2003 577 41 30 245 1 n/a n/a 0 894
2004 442 44 46 81 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 493 55 57 104 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2006 556 86 66 136 3 n/a n/a 0 847
2007 588 85 76 167 4 n/a n/a 0 920
2008 604 86 89 185 3 n/a n/a 0 967
2009 452 62 67 137 3 n/a n/a 0 721
2010 522 72 76 147 1 n/a n/a 0 818
2011 520 56 58 148 6 0 17 0 805
2012 551 53 69 150 4 0 20 0 847
2013 546 33 80 143 2 0 26 0 830
2014 562 18 95 164 3 0 19 0 861
2015 554 28 112 178 1 1 28 0 902
2016 472 20 115 136 1 0 31 0 775
2017 429 26 122 160 2 1 31 0 771
2018 431 42 125 171 3 1 25 0 798
2019 402 41 126 180 2 0 28 0 779
2020 403 36 134 196 3 2 23 0 797
2021 364 38 132 178 1 2 19 0 734
2022 350 45 125 174 0 2 38 0 734
2023 344 55 142 181 0 0 30 0 752

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
1999 556 36.0 15.4 38.7
2000 695 49.3 14.1 34.1
2001 765 57.2 13.4 26.1
2002 894 59.4 15.1 29.3
2003 894 59.4 15.1 29.3
2004 615 40.7 15.1 13.7
2005 711 44.7 15.9 12.5
2006 847 49.1 17.3 13
2007 920 58.4 15.8 11.8
2008 967 60.0 16.1 14.3
2009 721 46.1 15.6 16.1
2010 818 49.7 16.4 18
2011 805 49.0 16.4 15.2
2012 847 50.2 16.8 13.7
2013 830 49.3 16.8 14.9
2014 861 49.8 17.2 12.8
2015 902 54.0 16.7 12.3
2016 775 47.0 16.4 15.4
2017 771 48.4 15.9 19.8
2018 798 49.1 16.2 19.9
2019 779 49.3 15.7 21.2
2020 797 48.9 16.2 19.6
2021 734 50.4 14.5 22.1
2022 734 48.7 15.0 26.6
2023 752 51.1 14.7 35.8

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 Willow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 556 36.0 15.4 38.7
2000 695 49.3 14.1 34.1
2001 765 57.2 13.4 26.1
2002 894 59.4 15.1 29.3
2003 894 59.4 15.1 29.3
2004 615 40.7 15.1 13.7
2005 711 44.7 15.9 12.5
2006 847 49.1 17.3 13
2007 920 58.4 15.8 11.8
2008 967 60.0 16.1 14.3
2009 721 46.1 15.6 16.1
2010 818 49.7 16.4 18
2011 805 49.0 16.4 15.2
2012 847 50.2 16.8 13.7
2013 830 49.3 16.8 14.9
2014 861 49.8 17.2 12.8
2015 902 54.0 16.7 12.3
2016 775 47.0 16.4 15.4
2017 771 48.4 15.9 19.8
2018 798 49.1 16.2 19.9
2019 779 49.3 15.7 21.2
2020 797 48.9 16.2 19.6
2021 734 50.4 14.5 22.1
2022 734 48.7 15.0 26.6
2023 752 51.1 14.7 35.8

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 Willow Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (6.5%) $7,198 (93.5%) $7,697
2020 $425 (5.3%) $7,552 (94.7%) $7,977
2021 $617 (6.9%) $8,302 (93.1%) $8,918

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow 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 496th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 243rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)5673
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))6173
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)6961
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))6564
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)5880
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))6373
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)7481
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))6973
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students779752
 3.5%
African American4155
 34.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian126142
 12.7%
Hispanic180181
 0.6%
Pacific Islander00
White402344
 14.4%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%35.8%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Elementary

Yes! Willow Creek Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 161st of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

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

Middle : Northpointe Intermediate
Middle : Willow Wood J H
High : Tomball Memorial High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 752 students attended Willow Creek Elementary.

Students at Willow Creek Elementary are 46% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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