Serving 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitestone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitestone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Whitestone Elementary School's student population of 888 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Whitestone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitestone Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1378 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 Whitestone Elementary School's ranking?
Whitestone Elementary School is ranked #1378 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitestone Elementary School often compared to?
Whitestone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William J Winkley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whitestone Elementary School?
888 students attend Whitestone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Whitestone Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitestone Elementary School?
Whitestone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitestone Elementary School offer ?
Whitestone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitestone Elementary School part of?
Whitestone Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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