Don Whitt Elementary

Summary:

Don Whitt Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Sachse, Texas, serving 802 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Wylie Independent School District.

Don Whitt Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. In 2023-2024, 79.86% of 3rd graders and 79.41% of 4th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, significantly outpacing the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. The school's mathematics scores are also impressive, with 88.49% of 3rd graders and 86.39% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to just 40.86% and 44.67% statewide. Don Whitt's performance is particularly strong for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking 25th and 12th out of thousands of Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023.

While Don Whitt Elementary outperforms nearby Tibbals Elementary and R F Hartman Elementary, both part of the Wylie ISD, some schools in the Plano Independent School District and Garland Independent School District, such as Boggess Elementary and John W Armstrong Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just district affiliation contribute to a school's success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 7520 Woodcreek Way
       Sachse, TX  75048


(972) 429-2560

District: Wylie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,304 Help


Students who attend Don Whitt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dr Al Draper Intermed
    Raymond B Cooper J H
High:    Wylie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.4%
Asian:
28.9%
African American:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Don Whitt Elementary ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wylie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Don Whitt Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.4%), Asian (28.9%), African American (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Whitt Elementary is 16.1, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Wylie Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Whitt Elementary is $11,304. 8 elementary schools in the Wylie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Don Whitt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Don Whitt Elementary 71st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Don Whitt Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wylie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wylie Independent School District (Isd) 75th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Don Whitt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.99 436th 3884 88.8%
2010 72.90 920th 3937 76.6%
2011 82.84 317th 4095 92.3%
2012 80.60 622nd 4206 85.2%
2013 85.13 425th 4221 89.9%
2014 86.73 363rd 4260 91.5%
2015 94.41 16th 4320 99.6%
2016 90.11 204th 4286 95.2%
2017 96.73 140th 4329 96.8%
2018 95.69 154th 4359 96.5%
2019 97.00 87th 4479 98.1%
2021 98.58 69th 4578 98.5%
2022 97.08 88th 4581 98.1%
2023 96.81 103rd 4647 97.8%
2024 97.70 71st 4675 98.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.36 111th 1046 89.4%
2019 81.87 117th 1112 89.5%
2021 94.21 21st 961 97.8%
2022 89.87 42nd 1004 95.8%
2023 84.66 108th 1099 90.2%
2024 71.39 264th 1114 76.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.93 282nd 3226 91.3%
2019 82.25 261st 3333 92.2%
2021 90.83 138th 3446 96.0%
2022 81.68 324th 3487 90.7%
2023 88.52 165th 3556 95.4%
2024 94.82 112th 3638 96.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.75 45th 3558 98.7%
2019 97.91 31st 3684 99.2%
2021 71.77 515th 3799 86.4%
2022 94.08 86th 3952 97.8%
2023 97.09 53rd 4086 98.7%
2024 92.68 110th 4261 97.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.78 352nd 4264 91.7%
2019 85.64 250th 4309 94.2%
2021 98.16 25th 4451 99.4%
2022 94.26 81st 4477 98.2%
2023 96.15 47th 4521 99.0%
2024 97.96 34th 4560 99.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.98 144th 4306 96.7%
2019 97.09 65th 4348 98.5%
2021 98.74 41st 4499 99.1%
2022 97.17 68th 4561 98.5%
2023 95.85 110th 4588 97.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.14 97th 3106 96.9%
2019 71.07 722nd 3184 77.3%
2021 82.24 177th 3006 94.1%
2022 74.12 489th 2958 83.5%
2023 75.08 392nd 2980 86.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.10 699th 4240 83.5%
2019 84.62 279th 4295 93.5%
2021 85.39 253rd 4331 94.2%
2022 89.45 188th 4461 95.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.35 174th 4319 96.0%
2019 94.46 150th 4357 96.6%
2021 97.68 76th 4498 98.3%
2022 94.94 149th 4563 96.7%
2023 95.96 102nd 4585 97.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.75 392nd 1005 61.0%
2019 65.71 320th 1009 68.3%
2021 67.90 284th 967 70.6%
2022 70.96 228th 957 76.2%
2023 71.87 248th 1015 75.6%
2024 65.52 362nd 1035 65.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.24 88th 2483 96.5%
2019 88.41 145th 2515 94.2%
2021 98.62 23rd 2444 99.1%
2022 97.53 21st 2421 99.1%
2023 97.63 25th 2443 99.0%
2024 98.39 12th 2421 99.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.24 188th 4168 95.5%
2019 93.80 112th 4188 97.3%
2021 98.41 42nd 4329 99.0%
2022 96.04 75th 4376 98.3%
2023 99.57 12th 4401 99.7%
2024 98.53 20th 4431 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Don Whitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.46 257th 3127 91.8%
2019 93.10 63rd 3142 98.0%
2021 93.06 70th 3082 97.7%
2022 89.11 133rd 3082 95.7%
2023 80.97 387th 3106 87.5%
2024 91.88 79th 3078 97.4%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 13, 2015

Open Quote My kids have been in Wylie ISD since 1998 and we absolutely love it! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Open Quote Absolutely love Wylie ISD! Highly recommended to all who has never thought about moving to this growing city! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Don Whitt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 279 68 61 163 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2010 308 97 80 166 4 n/a n/a 0 655
2011 298 86 87 54 2 1 8 0 536
2012 342 90 85 65 2 1 10 0 595
2013 365 96 87 63 4 3 16 0 634
2014 369 90 88 54 5 2 17 0 625
2015 353 75 81 39 2 1 17 0 568
2016 355 69 96 41 2 1 23 0 587
2017 356 79 121 53 3 1 29 0 642
2018 350 72 127 70 2 1 32 0 654
2019 351 84 125 63 1 0 40 0 664
2020 349 96 129 58 1 0 35 0 668
2021 313 107 126 72 1 0 41 0 660
2022 312 121 172 82 0 0 38 0 725
2023 300 135 232 91 0 0 44 0 802

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 Don Whitt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 574 35.6 16.1 26.3
2010 655 41.4 15.8 24.1
2011 536 36.5 14.6 14.6
2012 595 36.9 16.0 18.2
2013 634 37.3 16.9 17.8
2014 625 36.7 17.0 15
2015 568 36.0 15.7 12.9
2016 587 36.0 16.3 12.4
2017 642 38.4 16.7 10
2018 654 40.5 16.1 11
2019 664 42.3 15.6 13.9
2020 668 44.1 15.1 13.2
2021 660 44.4 14.8 14.5
2022 725 45.2 16.0 17.4
2023 802 49.6 16.1 19

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 Don Whitt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 574 35.6 16.1 26.3
2010 655 41.4 15.8 24.1
2011 536 36.5 14.6 14.6
2012 595 36.9 16.0 18.2
2013 634 37.3 16.9 17.8
2014 625 36.7 17.0 15
2015 568 36.0 15.7 12.9
2016 587 36.0 16.3 12.4
2017 642 38.4 16.7 10
2018 654 40.5 16.1 11
2019 664 42.3 15.6 13.9
2020 668 44.1 15.1 13.2
2021 660 44.4 14.8 14.5
2022 725 45.2 16.0 17.4
2023 802 49.6 16.1 19

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 Don Whitt Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (5.4%) $7,959 (94.6%) $8,411
2020 $378 (4.4%) $8,231 (95.6%) $8,609
2021 $438 (3.9%) $10,866 (96.1%) $11,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Whitt 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 87th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Don Whitt Elementary)6481
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wylie Independent School District (Isd))6276
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Don Whitt Elementary)8180
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wylie Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Don Whitt Elementary)7974
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Wylie Independent School District (Isd))6774
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Don Whitt Elementary)8281
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wylie Independent School District (Isd))6978
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students664802
 20.8%
African American84135
 60.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian125232
 85.6%
Hispanic6391
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White351300
 14.5%
Two or More Races4044
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%19%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Whitt Elementary

Students who attend Don Whitt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr Al Draper Intermed
Middle : Raymond B Cooper J H
High : Wylie High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Don Whitt Elementary.

Yes! Don Whitt Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 71st of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students at Don Whitt Elementary are 37% White, 29% Asian, 17% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% 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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