Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Summary:

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 468 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Valley View Independent School District. Despite having an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has consistently performed well on state assessments, often outperforming the state and district averages.

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary's student population is over 99% Hispanic, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 98.77% to 100% Hispanic. The school's academic performance on the STAAR tests has been strong, with a higher percentage of students meeting proficiency standards compared to the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. The school's bilingual/dual-language program has also been successful, with students performing well on STAAR Spanish tests in reading and mathematics. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Wilbur E Lucas Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $11,421 to $12,840 per student over the past three school years. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students and addressing their unique needs. The school's performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of the nearby Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District schools, indicating a consistent level of academic quality across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1300 N McColl Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 340-1700

District: Valley View Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
971st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,840 Help


Students who attend Wilbur E Lucas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View J H
High:    Valley View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilbur E Lucas Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Valley View Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wilbur E Lucas Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Valley View Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary is 18.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley View Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary is $12,840, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley View Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilbur E Lucas Elementary 971st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wilbur E Lucas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Valley View Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Independent School District (Isd) 227th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.81 1455th 3465 58.0%
2005 62.46 1400th 3475 59.7%
2006 74.03 772nd 3476 77.8%
2007 52.97 2064th 3724 44.6%
2008 78.10 576th 3768 84.7%
2009 83.06 317th 3884 91.8%
2010 83.51 242nd 3937 93.9%
2011 68.24 1297th 4095 68.3%
2012 77.24 784th 4206 81.4%
2013 86.45 368th 4221 91.3%
2014 88.41 273rd 4260 93.6%
2015 89.74 222nd 4320 94.9%
2016 90.70 183rd 4286 95.7%
2017 90.08 366th 4329 91.5%
2018 94.13 209th 4359 95.2%
2019 81.97 626th 4479 86.0%
2021 37.43 2714th 4578 40.7%
2022 72.95 1028th 4581 77.6%
2023 81.95 688th 4647 85.2%
2024 74.12 971st 4675 79.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.04 28th 3226 99.1%
2019 87.23 158th 3333 95.3%
2021 57.48 1106th 3446 67.9%
2022 79.42 376th 3487 89.2%
2023 86.94 201st 3556 94.3%
2024 80.02 467th 3638 87.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.59 1548th 3558 56.5%
2019 54.72 1168th 3684 68.3%
2021 22.16 3362nd 3799 11.5%
2022 40.71 2224th 3952 43.7%
2023 51.98 1530th 4086 62.6%
2024 57.55 1401st 4261 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.30 23rd 4264 99.5%
2019 91.98 120th 4309 97.2%
2021 44.95 2389th 4451 46.3%
2022 86.43 265th 4477 94.1%
2023 90.12 161st 4521 96.4%
2024 83.71 347th 4560 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.97 274th 4306 93.6%
2019 82.30 550th 4348 87.4%
2021 43.26 2397th 4499 46.7%
2022 77.20 795th 4561 82.6%
2023 82.54 609th 4588 86.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.26 379th 3106 87.8%
2019 76.10 291st 3184 90.9%
2021 16.64 2687th 3006 10.6%
2022 58.23 1501st 2958 49.3%
2023 61.63 1375th 2980 53.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.05 20th 4240 99.5%
2019 96.66 42nd 4295 99.0%
2021 63.25 1039th 4331 76.0%
2022 89.28 191st 4461 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.93 156th 4319 96.4%
2019 76.11 775th 4357 82.2%
2021 34.00 2904th 4498 35.4%
2022 64.16 1367th 4563 70.0%
2023 76.91 837th 4585 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.56 59th 4168 98.6%
2019 86.82 266th 4188 93.6%
2021 46.19 2176th 4329 49.7%
2022 78.91 561st 4376 87.2%
2023 86.55 324th 4401 92.6%
2024 79.10 568th 4431 87.2%
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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 Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 0 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 1 0 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 0 0 0 501 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 0 0 0 555 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 0 0 0 647 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 0 0 0 514 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 0 0 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 1 0 0 534 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2010 0 0 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2011 0 0 0 484 0 0 0 0 484
2012 0 0 0 461 0 0 0 0 461
2013 0 0 0 472 0 0 0 0 472
2014 0 0 0 435 0 0 0 0 435
2015 2 0 0 420 0 0 0 0 422
2016 1 0 0 432 0 0 0 0 433
2017 0 0 0 451 0 0 0 0 451
2018 0 0 0 408 0 0 0 0 408
2019 0 0 0 423 0 0 0 0 423
2020 0 0 0 425 0 0 0 0 425
2021 0 0 0 369 0 0 0 0 369
2022 1 0 0 403 0 0 0 0 404
2023 2 0 0 466 0 0 0 0 468
2024 1 0 0 542 0 0 0 0 543

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 Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 471 23.9 19.7 0.2
2003 471 23.9 19.7 0.2
2004 501 31.5 15.9 0
2005 555 32.9 16.9 0
2006 647 38.6 16.8 0
2007 514 36.0 14.3 0
2008 597 40.0 14.9 0
2009 535 39.0 13.7 0
2010 521 37.0 14.0 0
2011 484 35.0 13.8 0
2012 461 34.0 13.5 0
2013 472 32.2 14.6 86.4
2014 435 32.3 13.4 85.7
2015 422 30.0 14.0 84.8
2016 433 30.0 14.4 84.1
2017 451 28.0 16.1 86.5
2018 408 28.1 14.5 82.4
2019 423 29.1 14.4 87.7
2020 425 29.1 14.5 91.8
2021 369 29.1 12.6 94
2022 404 25.9 15.5 94.6
2023 468 27.7 16.8 94.2
2024 543 29.4 18.4 90.4

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 Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 471 23.9 19.7 0.2
2003 471 23.9 19.7 0.2
2004 501 31.5 15.9 0
2005 555 32.9 16.9 0
2006 647 38.6 16.8 0
2007 514 36.0 14.3 0
2008 597 40.0 14.9 0
2009 535 39.0 13.7 0
2010 521 37.0 14.0 0
2011 484 35.0 13.8 0
2012 461 34.0 13.5 0
2013 472 32.2 14.6 86.4
2014 435 32.3 13.4 85.7
2015 422 30.0 14.0 84.8
2016 433 30.0 14.4 84.1
2017 451 28.0 16.1 86.5
2018 408 28.1 14.5 82.4
2019 423 29.1 14.4 87.7
2020 425 29.1 14.5 91.8
2021 369 29.1 12.6 94
2022 404 25.9 15.5 94.6
2023 468 27.7 16.8 94.2
2024 543 29.4 18.4 90.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $702 (6.1%) $10,719 (93.9%) $11,421
2020 $1,386 (11.7%) $10,432 (88.3%) $11,818
2021 $841 (6.5%) $11,999 (93.5%) $12,840

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilbur E Lucas 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 626th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 688th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wilbur E Lucas Elementary)5459
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilbur E Lucas Elementary)6239
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))6849
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Wilbur E Lucas Elementary)3640
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))5541
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilbur E Lucas Elementary)3815
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))5210
 42%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Wilbur E Lucas Elementary)5470
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))6860
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur E Lucas Elementary)5871
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))7067
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423468
 10.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic423466
 10.2%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%94.2%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Students at Wilbur E Lucas Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended Wilbur E Lucas Elementary.

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary ranks 971st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wilbur E Lucas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View J H
High : Valley View High School


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