Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wilshire Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wilshire Elementary School's student population of 664 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Wilshire 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 Wilshire Elementary School is 0.79, 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
#1193 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 Wilshire Elementary School's ranking?
Wilshire Elementary School is ranked #1193 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wilshire Elementary School often compared to?
Wilshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony School Of Innovation- Euless by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wilshire Elementary School?
664 students attend Wilshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Wilshire Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilshire Elementary School?
Wilshire Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilshire Elementary School offer ?
Wilshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wilshire Elementary School part of?
Wilshire Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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