Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W R Hatfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W R Hatfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W R Hatfield Elementary School's student population of 706 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
W R Hatfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W R Hatfield Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1979 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
38%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 W R Hatfield Elementary School's ranking?
W R Hatfield Elementary School is ranked #1979 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W R Hatfield Elementary School often compared to?
W R Hatfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W R Hatfield Elementary School?
706 students attend W R Hatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of W R Hatfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W R Hatfield Elementary School?
W R Hatfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W R Hatfield Elementary School offer ?
W R Hatfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W R Hatfield Elementary School part of?
W R Hatfield Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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