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#3435 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 40% in state
H O Whitehurst EL
Elementary School · Groesbeck ISD · Groesbeck, TX
A Groesbeck ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 S ELLIS, Groesbeck, TX 76642
- Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H O Whitehurst EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H O Whitehurst EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,499/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Groesbeck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,186
Median home value
$188,800
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Groesbeck ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
H O Whitehurst EL is listed in GROESBECK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H O Whitehurst EL
H O Whitehurst EL is a public elementary school in Groesbeck, TX, part of Groesbeck ISD, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,435 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H O Whitehurst EL
What grades does H O Whitehurst EL serve?
H O Whitehurst EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend H O Whitehurst EL?
H O Whitehurst EL has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H O Whitehurst EL?
The student-teacher ratio at H O Whitehurst EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H O Whitehurst EL rank in TX?
H O Whitehurst EL ranks #3,435 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is H O Whitehurst EL's MySchoolScout rating?
H O Whitehurst EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at H O Whitehurst EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H O Whitehurst EL has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is H O Whitehurst EL a charter school?
No, H O Whitehurst EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H O Whitehurst EL a Title I school?
No, H O Whitehurst EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H O Whitehurst EL?
72.3% of students at H O Whitehurst EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Limestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (254) 729-4104
- Area population (ZIP 76642)
- 6,226
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76642; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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