¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

Wichita Falls Independent School District

1104 Broad St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301-4412
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wichita Falls Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,343 students in Wichita Falls Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Falls Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
12,422 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
875 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wichita Falls Independent School District, which is ranked #830 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#864 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
40%
51%
40%
46%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,264 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,570
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,264
$14,116

Best Wichita Falls Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheppard Afb Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Anderson Dr
Sheppard Afb, TX 76311
(940) 235-1184
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
West Foundation Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5220 Lk Wellington Pkwy
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1192
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 Ridgecrest Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Fain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1562 Norman St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3015 Ave I
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Mcniel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4712 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1118
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2112 Speedway Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1156
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4628 Mistletoe Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Boren Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1176
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Barwise Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3807 Kemp
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1108
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Cunningham School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4107 Phillips Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Scotland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 N 5th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Harding St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1196
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Southern Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Armory Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Wichita County Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Burkburnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 322-7414
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3106 Maurine St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1136
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Zundelowitz Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 Polk
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1164
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Denver Center
Alternative School
5th And Denver
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1101
Gr: 3-12

Recent Articles

What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,422 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links