Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, H O Whitehurst Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H O Whitehurst Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
H O Whitehurst Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H O Whitehurst Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#3936 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
52%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H O Whitehurst Elementary School's ranking?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H O Whitehurst Elementary School often compared to?
H O Whitehurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A B Mcbay Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H O Whitehurst Elementary School?
477 students attend H O Whitehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of H O Whitehurst Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H O Whitehurst Elementary School?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H O Whitehurst Elementary School offer ?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is H O Whitehurst Elementary School part of?
H O Whitehurst Elementary School is part of Groesbeck Independent School District.
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