Windthorst High School is a public high school located in Windthorst, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Windthorst Independent School District located in eastern Archer County.
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windthorst Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windthorst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Windthorst Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and White
School Rankings
Windthorst Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windthorst Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
80%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans/trojanettes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windthorst Elementary School's ranking?
Windthorst Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Windthorst Elementary School often compared to?
Windthorst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alvord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Windthorst Elementary School?
257 students attend Windthorst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Windthorst Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windthorst Elementary School?
Windthorst Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windthorst Elementary School offer ?
Windthorst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Windthorst Elementary School part of?
Windthorst Elementary School is part of Windthorst Independent School District.
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