Is Winters Elementary a good school?

Winters Elementary ranks 2369 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Winters Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Winters Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Winters Elementary?

Students at Winters Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 42% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Winters Elementary attend?

Students who attend Winters Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Winters J H High : Winters High School

Winters Elementary

Summary:

Winters Elementary is a public elementary school in Winters, Texas, serving 339 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Winters Independent School District, which is ranked 569 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winters Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (52.51%) and a lower percentage of White students (42.48%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 37.5%, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Winters Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for Gifted and Talented students but struggling with Hispanic and At-Risk student populations.

Compared to the nearby Lawn Elementary, which is part of the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District, Winters Elementary consistently underperforms across various academic measures, including STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. Additionally, Winters Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.47% to 75.24% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the 34% rate at Lawn Elementary. These factors suggest that Winters Elementary faces unique challenges and resource needs that the school and district will need to address to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

603 N Heights St
Winters, TX 79567-4003

(325) 754-5577

District: Winters Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2369^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,835

Students who attend Winters Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Winters J H
High:	Winters High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.5%

White:

42.5%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winters Elementary ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.5%), White (42.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winters Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Winters Elementary employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winters Elementary is $11,835.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Winters Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Winters Independent School District (Isd) 569^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winters Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	47.18	2163^rd	3465	37.6%
2005	41.02	2436^th	3475	29.9%
2006	47.32	2174^th	3476	37.5%
2007	46.83	2363^rd	3724	36.5%
2008	31.56	3056^th	3768	18.9%
2009	34.62	3000^th	3884	22.8%
2010	35.07	3070^th	3937	22.0%
2011	38.48	3030^th	4095	26.0%
2012	51.03	2217^th	4206	47.3%
2013	22.06	3718^th	4221	11.9%
2014	14.41	3994^th	4260	6.2%
2015	17.12	3879^th	4320	10.2%
2016	18.93	3772^nd	4286	12.0%
2017	26.81	3353^rd	4329	22.5%
2018	30.94	3132^nd	4359	28.1%
2019	41.11	2615^th	4479	41.6%
2021	48.51	2117^th	4578	53.8%
2022	57.87	1701^st	4581	62.9%
2023	41.02	2724^th	4647	41.4%
2024	46.68	2369^th	4675	49.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	39.77	2078^th	3684	43.6%
2021	41.28	1950^th	3799	48.7%
2022	22.97	3508^th	3952	11.2%
2023	47.17	1811^th	4086	55.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.46	3474^th	4264	18.5%
2019	38.06	2909^th	4309	32.5%
2021	48.49	2138^th	4451	52.0%
2022	57.00	1682^nd	4477	62.4%
2023	47.26	2363^rd	4521	47.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.55	3278^th	4306	23.9%
2019	44.05	2421^st	4348	44.3%
2021	49.90	2033^rd	4499	54.8%
2022	58.09	1658^th	4561	63.6%
2023	44.43	2513^th	4588	45.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.87	2112^th	3106	32.0%
2019	48.60	2076^th	3184	34.8%
2021	70.86	903^rd	3006	70.0%
2022	74.44	466^th	2958	84.2%
2023	57.80	1582^nd	2980	46.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.00	3294^th	4240	22.3%
2019	26.86	3596^th	4295	16.3%
2021	32.29	3181^st	4331	26.6%
2022	41.73	2691^st	4461	39.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.27	2818^th	4319	34.8%
2019	40.07	2657^th	4357	39.0%
2021	48.34	2061^st	4498	54.2%
2022	55.86	1822^nd	4563	60.1%
2023	39.04	2822^nd	4585	38.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.06	3702^nd	4168	11.2%
2019	22.82	3702^nd	4188	11.6%
2021	42.09	2446^th	4329	43.5%
2022	39.99	2755^th	4376	37.0%
2023	26.28	3590^th	4401	18.4%

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Rank History for White students at Winters Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.10	2169^th	3127	30.6%
2019	49.11	1637^th	3142	47.9%
2021	43.79	1777^th	3082	42.3%
2022	64.97	972^nd	3082	68.5%
2023	46.32	1764^th	3106	43.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Winters Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	324	9	2	201	n/a	n/a	n/a	536
1989	308	8	1	196	0	n/a	n/a	513
1990	314	10	1	192	0	n/a	n/a	517
1991	287	10	1	189	0	n/a	n/a	487
1992	261	9	1	185	0	n/a	n/a	456
1993	260	5	0	200	0	n/a	n/a	465
1994	269	8	0	209	0	n/a	n/a	486
1995	246	11	2	214	0	n/a	n/a	473
1996	246	11	2	214	0	n/a	n/a	473
1997	232	11	2	203	0	n/a	n/a	448
1998	212	10	2	218	0	n/a	n/a	442
1999	211	10	4	225	0	n/a	n/a	450
2000	206	9	4	232	0	n/a	n/a	451
2001	205	11	5	226	0	n/a	n/a	447
2002	181	12	2	195	0	n/a	n/a	390
2003	181	12	2	195	0	n/a	n/a	390
2004	185	11	2	187	0	n/a	n/a	385
2005	174	14	6	195	0	n/a	n/a	389
2006	173	13	2	181	0	n/a	n/a	369
2007	172	11	1	192	0	n/a	n/a	376
2008	165	8	1	181	0	n/a	n/a	355
2009	170	11	1	194	0	n/a	n/a	376
2010	158	10	0	198	0	n/a	n/a	366
2011	123	5	0	213	2	0	7	350
2012	98	4	0	204	2	0	5	313
2013	99	3	0	222	0	0	5	329
2014	93	3	0	216	0	0	7	319
2015	83	2	2	206	0	1	7	301
2016	86	2	2	179	0	0	5	274
2017	99	2	3	179	0	0	3	286
2018	102	1	1	139	0	0	5	248
2019	117	3	1	135	1	0	5	262
2020	106	4	2	146	0	0	4	262
2021	128	2	2	158	0	0	5	295
2022	132	2	2	163	0	0	8	307
2023	144	2	2	178	0	1	12	339

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 Winters Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	536	33.0	16.2	n/a
1989	513	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	517	31.0	16.6	n/a
1991	487	31.1	15.6	n/a
1992	456	34.5	13.2	55
1993	465	33.0	14.1	64.5
1994	486	35.0	13.9	55.6
1995	473	34.6	13.7	54.1
1996	473	34.6	13.7	54.1
1997	448	36.3	12.3	49.1
1998	442	36.7	12.0	56.6
1999	450	37.3	12.1	72
2000	451	36.3	12.4	70.7
2001	447	35.5	12.6	71.1
2002	390	29.5	13.2	73.1
2003	390	29.5	13.2	73.1
2004	385	30.3	12.7	72.2
2005	389	30.3	12.8	69.7
2006	369	27.3	13.5	73.4
2007	376	27.7	13.6	73.7
2008	355	28.0	12.7	71.3
2009	376	28.5	13.2	65.7
2010	366	27.6	13.2	71
2011	350	27.2	12.8	66
2012	313	25.2	12.4	68.1
2013	329	27.7	11.8	76.9
2014	319	29.6	10.7	75.9
2015	301	29.0	10.3	80.1
2016	274	26.0	10.5	78.1
2017	286	23.8	11.9	81.5
2018	248	24.6	10.0	73
2019	262	23.5	11.1	68.3
2020	262	22.8	11.4	69.8
2021	295	23.8	12.3	68.5
2022	307	24.8	12.3	75.2
2023	339	29.4	11.5	74.3

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 Winters Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	536	33.0	16.2	n/a
1989	513	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	517	31.0	16.6	n/a
1991	487	31.1	15.6	n/a
1992	456	34.5	13.2	55
1993	465	33.0	14.1	64.5
1994	486	35.0	13.9	55.6
1995	473	34.6	13.7	54.1
1996	473	34.6	13.7	54.1
1997	448	36.3	12.3	49.1
1998	442	36.7	12.0	56.6
1999	450	37.3	12.1	72
2000	451	36.3	12.4	70.7
2001	447	35.5	12.6	71.1
2002	390	29.5	13.2	73.1
2003	390	29.5	13.2	73.1
2004	385	30.3	12.7	72.2
2005	389	30.3	12.8	69.7
2006	369	27.3	13.5	73.4
2007	376	27.7	13.6	73.7
2008	355	28.0	12.7	71.3
2009	376	28.5	13.2	65.7
2010	366	27.6	13.2	71
2011	350	27.2	12.8	66
2012	313	25.2	12.4	68.1
2013	329	27.7	11.8	76.9
2014	319	29.6	10.7	75.9
2015	301	29.0	10.3	80.1
2016	274	26.0	10.5	78.1
2017	286	23.8	11.9	81.5
2018	248	24.6	10.0	73
2019	262	23.5	11.1	68.3
2020	262	22.8	11.4	69.8
2021	295	23.8	12.3	68.5
2022	307	24.8	12.3	75.2
2023	339	29.4	11.5	74.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winters Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,744 (14.1%)	$10,601 (85.9%)	$12,345
2020	$1,495 (12.2%)	$10,716 (87.8%)	$12,211
2021	$1,246 (10.5%)	$10,589 (89.5%)	$11,835

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winters Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2615^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2724^th of 4647 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Winters Elementary)	59	44	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	59	44	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winters Elementary)	56	44	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	56	44	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Winters Elementary)	18	38	20%
4th Grade Reading (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	18	38	20%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winters Elementary)	45	56	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	45	56	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Winters Elementary)	33	29	4%
5th Grade Reading (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	33	29	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winters Elementary)	60	38	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	60	38	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Winters Elementary)	31	15	16%
5th Grade Science (Winters Independent School District (Isd))	31	15	16%
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	262	339	29.4%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	135	178	31.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	117	144	23.1%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	74.3%	6%

Schools Near Winters Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Winters Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	603 N Heights St	Winters	79567	Runnels County	Winters Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 754-5577	339	29	11.5	74.3%	144 (42.5%)	2 (0.6%)	178 (52.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	46.7	2369^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.3%		41	2724^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.4%	355	37.5	57.1	40.0	53.3	20.0	52.8	73.0	35.5	13.5	$11,835	$1,246	$10,589
Ballinger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Broad Ave	Ballinger	76821	Runnels County	Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 365-3527	368	32	11.4	67.7%	191 (51.9%)	1 (0.3%)	157 (42.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	28.9	3498^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.2%		42.2	2651^st of 4647 public elementary schools	43.0%	847	37.5	32.6	25.0		32.5	35.6	51.1		6.7	$12,291	$1,880	$10,411
Lawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	318 Ave E	Lawn	79530	Taylor County	Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 583-2256	400	27	14.7	34.0%	307 (76.8%)	9 (2.3%)	67 (16.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)								(n/a)	91.8				59.7					$10,177	$1,529	$8,648

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Enrollment information for Winters Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winters Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Winters Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winters Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Winters Elementary

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Student Body

Schools Near Winters Elementary