Fowler Elementary

Summary:

Fowler Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving 548 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 665 out of 968 districts in Texas, Fowler Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with consistently strong academic achievement.

Fowler Elementary consistently outperforms the Wichita Falls ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading and mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Fowler Elementary's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate was 61.11%, compared to 38.51% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students than some nearby schools, may contribute to its academic success and provide a rich learning environment.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Wichita Falls ISD, Fowler Elementary stands out as a higher-performing institution. For instance, Southern Hills Elementary and Zundelowitz Elementary have significantly lower STAAR proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. However, some nearby schools, such as West Foundation Elementary and Crockett Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that Fowler Elementary is part of a group of relatively high-performing schools within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5100 Ridgecrest Dr
       Wichita Falls, TX  76310-3132


(940) 235-1152

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
892nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,530 Help


Students who attend Fowler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McNiel Middle
High:    Rider High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Hispanic:
24.3%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fowler Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fowler Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Hispanic (24.3%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary is 14.8. 9 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fowler Elementary is $9,530. 12 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fowler Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.95 929th 3465 73.2%
2005 77.51 580th 3475 83.3%
2006 82.95 265th 3476 92.4%
2007 77.15 609th 3724 83.6%
2008 78.27 568th 3768 84.9%
2009 78.91 558th 3884 85.6%
2010 75.12 777th 3937 80.3%
2011 73.76 923rd 4095 77.5%
2012 60.54 1663rd 4206 60.5%
2013 79.33 684th 4221 83.8%
2014 83.47 536th 4260 87.4%
2015 71.45 1185th 4320 72.6%
2016 81.57 664th 4286 84.5%
2017 61.10 1436th 4329 66.8%
2018 61.14 1432nd 4359 67.1%
2019 58.79 1577th 4479 64.8%
2021 71.83 1041st 4578 77.3%
2022 66.40 1295th 4581 71.7%
2023 61.83 1523rd 4647 67.2%
2024 76.08 892nd 4675 80.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 575th 1046 45.0%
2019 43.41 672nd 1112 39.6%
2021 57.40 373rd 961 61.2%
2022 39.32 678th 1004 32.5%
2023 40.90 706th 1099 35.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.41 562nd 3226 82.6%
2019 65.18 828th 3333 75.2%
2021 79.81 345th 3446 90.0%
2022 65.58 878th 3487 74.8%
2023 76.98 478th 3556 86.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 1623rd 3558 54.4%
2019 37.19 2275th 3684 38.2%
2021 51.70 1330th 3799 65.0%
2022 58.96 1117th 3952 71.7%
2023 63.57 936th 4086 77.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.53 1726th 4264 59.5%
2019 39.35 2827th 4309 34.4%
2021 56.03 1630th 4451 63.4%
2022 55.02 1817th 4477 59.4%
2023 59.44 1554th 4521 65.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.02 1540th 4306 64.2%
2019 61.74 1411th 4348 67.5%
2021 70.09 1053rd 4499 76.6%
2022 63.76 1378th 4561 69.8%
2023 58.64 1655th 4588 63.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.06 1261st 3106 59.4%
2019 52.99 1902nd 3184 40.3%
2021 71.74 853rd 3006 71.6%
2022 60.50 1384th 2958 53.2%
2023 64.64 1198th 2980 59.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 2606th 4240 38.5%
2019 35.82 2980th 4295 30.6%
2021 41.09 2489th 4331 42.5%
2022 42.84 2608th 4461 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.89 1388th 4319 67.9%
2019 54.28 1754th 4357 59.7%
2021 71.92 1005th 4498 77.7%
2022 66.41 1268th 4563 72.2%
2023 63.53 1411th 4585 69.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 589th 1005 41.4%
2019 26.93 852nd 1009 15.6%
2021 36.29 679th 967 29.8%
2022 65.66 316th 957 67.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.03 1331st 2483 46.4%
2019 22.77 2215th 2515 11.9%
2021 33.20 1716th 2444 29.8%
2022 29.83 1889th 2421 22.0%
2023 52.66 981st 2443 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.68 1556th 4168 62.7%
2019 53.16 1787th 4188 57.3%
2021 50.10 1926th 4329 55.5%
2022 43.35 2551st 4376 41.7%
2023 40.08 2754th 4401 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at Fowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.42 1876th 3127 40.0%
2019 44.28 1837th 3142 41.5%
2021 60.03 1086th 3082 64.8%
2022 60.59 1144th 3082 62.9%
2023 51.35 1553rd 3106 50.0%
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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 Fowler Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 13 3 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 548
1989 505 5 7 29 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 518 5 8 34 2 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 540 6 7 38 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 519 12 8 38 2 n/a n/a 0 579
1993 521 15 7 32 5 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 519 10 8 33 4 n/a n/a 0 574
1995 476 15 18 38 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 476 15 18 38 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 466 45 22 46 4 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 458 52 18 42 4 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 457 41 17 39 4 n/a n/a 0 558
2000 443 33 17 52 4 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 391 67 15 55 7 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 408 27 20 61 10 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 408 27 20 61 10 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 416 26 26 61 9 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 416 38 23 60 9 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 434 35 28 60 8 n/a n/a 0 565
2007 456 43 33 57 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2008 430 52 36 77 10 n/a n/a 0 605
2009 413 49 46 78 5 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 396 48 41 71 6 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 372 25 35 89 7 2 18 0 548
2012 370 28 39 101 5 2 20 0 565
2013 376 29 40 110 8 3 28 0 594
2014 389 26 39 97 3 4 24 0 582
2015 380 26 32 114 4 4 28 0 588
2016 394 22 29 102 2 3 30 0 582
2017 371 25 26 103 2 1 34 0 562
2018 351 33 29 108 2 1 32 0 556
2019 337 34 34 126 0 0 34 0 565
2020 332 34 22 127 0 0 40 0 555
2021 336 45 25 144 0 0 51 0 601
2022 304 51 20 123 0 0 57 0 555
2023 278 58 18 133 2 2 57 0 548

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 Fowler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 30.0 18.2 n/a
1989 547 n/a n/a n/a
1990 567 28.0 20.2 n/a
1991 593 28.5 20.8 n/a
1992 579 31.4 18.4 9.2
1993 580 30.0 19.3 16.6
1994 574 32.2 17.8 13.8
1995 549 29.5 18.6 15.1
1996 549 29.5 18.6 15.1
1997 583 34.2 17.0 21.1
1998 574 33.4 17.2 20
1999 558 36.9 15.1 28
2000 549 36.6 15.0 25.7
2001 535 35.0 15.3 30.7
2002 526 35.2 14.9 27.9
2003 526 35.2 14.9 27.9
2004 538 39.5 13.6 26
2005 546 38.4 14.2 28.6
2006 565 36.8 15.4 30.6
2007 594 37.8 15.7 28.6
2008 605 39.3 15.4 32.2
2009 591 40.1 14.7 34.2
2010 562 38.3 14.6 33.6
2011 548 38.7 14.1 35.8
2012 565 35.9 15.7 35.4
2013 594 35.8 16.5 33.7
2014 582 36.8 15.8 41.8
2015 588 38.0 15.4 45.9
2016 582 36.0 16.1 38.5
2017 562 35.6 15.7 42.9
2018 556 36.8 15.0 41
2019 565 37.8 14.9 42.8
2020 555 36.6 15.1 39.5
2021 601 41.3 14.5 41.9
2022 555 39.5 14.0 46.5
2023 548 36.9 14.8 47.3

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 Fowler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 30.0 18.2 n/a
1989 547 n/a n/a n/a
1990 567 28.0 20.2 n/a
1991 593 28.5 20.8 n/a
1992 579 31.4 18.4 9.2
1993 580 30.0 19.3 16.6
1994 574 32.2 17.8 13.8
1995 549 29.5 18.6 15.1
1996 549 29.5 18.6 15.1
1997 583 34.2 17.0 21.1
1998 574 33.4 17.2 20
1999 558 36.9 15.1 28
2000 549 36.6 15.0 25.7
2001 535 35.0 15.3 30.7
2002 526 35.2 14.9 27.9
2003 526 35.2 14.9 27.9
2004 538 39.5 13.6 26
2005 546 38.4 14.2 28.6
2006 565 36.8 15.4 30.6
2007 594 37.8 15.7 28.6
2008 605 39.3 15.4 32.2
2009 591 40.1 14.7 34.2
2010 562 38.3 14.6 33.6
2011 548 38.7 14.1 35.8
2012 565 35.9 15.7 35.4
2013 594 35.8 16.5 33.7
2014 582 36.8 15.8 41.8
2015 588 38.0 15.4 45.9
2016 582 36.0 16.1 38.5
2017 562 35.6 15.7 42.9
2018 556 36.8 15.0 41
2019 565 37.8 14.9 42.8
2020 555 36.6 15.1 39.5
2021 601 41.3 14.5 41.9
2022 555 39.5 14.0 46.5
2023 548 36.9 14.8 47.3

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 Fowler Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,051 (12.8%) $7,144 (87.2%) $8,195
2020 $1,336 (13.9%) $8,264 (86.1%) $9,601
2021 $1,002 (10.5%) $8,528 (89.5%) $9,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fowler Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1577th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1523rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Fowler Elementary)5054
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fowler Elementary)5240
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Fowler Elementary)4163
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fowler Elementary)4961
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Fowler Elementary)6353
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fowler Elementary)5963
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4740
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Fowler Elementary)3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565548
 3%
African American3458
 70.6%
American Indian02
Asian3418
 47.1%
Hispanic126133
 5.6%
Pacific Islander02
White337278
 17.5%
Two or More Races3457
 67.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%47.3%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler Elementary

Students at Fowler Elementary are 51% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Fowler Elementary.

Fowler Elementary ranks 892nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fowler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McNiel Middle
High : Rider High School


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