Needs Improvement
#8486 of 8,552 schools in TX
Zundelowitz EL
Elementary School · Wichita Falls ISD · Wichita Falls, TX
A Wichita Falls ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1706 POLK, Wichita Falls, TX 76309
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zundelowitz EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Zundelowitz 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita Falls), 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
$51,886
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$1,023/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Franklin ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Scotland Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Wichita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita Falls ISD
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zundelowitz EL is listed in WICHITA FALLS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zundelowitz EL
Zundelowitz EL is a public elementary school in Wichita Falls, TX, part of Wichita Falls ISD, serving approximately 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,486 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zundelowitz EL
What grades does Zundelowitz EL serve?
Zundelowitz EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Zundelowitz EL?
Zundelowitz EL has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zundelowitz EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Zundelowitz EL is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zundelowitz EL rank in TX?
Zundelowitz EL ranks #8,486 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Zundelowitz EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Zundelowitz EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Zundelowitz EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zundelowitz EL has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Zundelowitz EL a charter school?
No, Zundelowitz EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zundelowitz EL a Title I school?
No, Zundelowitz EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zundelowitz EL?
92.8% of students at Zundelowitz 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wichita County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (940) 235-1164
- Area population (ZIP 76309)
- 13,344
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 76309; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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