Willbern Elementary

Summary:

Willbern Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 837 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willbern Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (56.03%) and Asian (15.05%) students compared to the district and state averages. While the school's overall performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the CFISD and Texas state averages, particularly in mathematics, it performs exceptionally well for certain subgroups, such as Gifted and Talented students, who rank 14th out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools. The school also performs well for Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the top 23% of Texas elementary schools.

Willbern Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1,263 to 2,384 out of around 4,600 Texas elementary schools, with an overall rating of 3 or 4 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger. While the school struggles in areas like English Language Learners and Special Education students, it outperforms some nearby schools, such as Emmott Elementary and Frazier Elementary. However, it generally lags behind other nearby CFISD schools, such as Post Elementary, Gleason Elementary, and Francone Elementary, as well as the nearby Harmony School of Excellence-Houston, a charter school that outperforms Willbern Elementary on many academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10811 Goodspring Dr
       Houston, TX  77064-9419


(281) 897-3820

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2300th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,835 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  939

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
African American:
23.4%
Asian:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willbern Elementary ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 27th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Willbern Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), African American (23.4%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willbern Elementary is 13.8, which is the 19th best among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willbern Elementary is $10,835, which is the 14th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willbern Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willbern Elementary 2300th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Willbern Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) 363rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willbern Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.81 1096th 3465 68.4%
2005 71.01 931st 3475 73.2%
2006 54.63 1804th 3476 48.1%
2007 59.78 1682nd 3724 54.8%
2008 62.38 1508th 3768 60.0%
2009 65.57 1391st 3884 64.2%
2010 69.13 1178th 3937 70.1%
2011 64.99 1495th 4095 63.5%
2012 74.89 884th 4206 79.0%
2013 57.29 1893rd 4221 55.2%
2014 49.19 2384th 4260 44.0%
2015 51.96 2227th 4320 48.4%
2016 60.65 1738th 4286 59.4%
2017 55.03 1702nd 4329 60.7%
2018 57.42 1602nd 4359 63.2%
2019 52.84 1883rd 4479 58.0%
2021 62.54 1423rd 4578 68.9%
2022 67.14 1263rd 4581 72.4%
2023 61.65 1532nd 4647 67.0%
2024 47.69 2300th 4675 50.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.86 976th 1112 12.2%
2023 45.07 648th 1099 41.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 2665th 3226 17.4%
2019 21.54 3035th 3333 8.9%
2021 40.55 2038th 3446 40.9%
2022 54.80 1373rd 3487 60.6%
2023 46.84 1857th 3556 47.8%
2024 62.15 1052nd 3638 71.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.39 1556th 3558 56.3%
2019 23.35 3278th 3684 11.0%
2021 47.18 1571st 3799 58.6%
2022 49.20 1632nd 3952 58.7%
2023 50.73 1598th 4086 60.9%
2024 61.30 1186th 4261 72.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.55 1533rd 4264 64.0%
2019 53.78 1784th 4309 58.6%
2021 74.47 656th 4451 85.3%
2022 71.67 813th 4477 81.8%
2023 67.70 1043rd 4521 76.9%
2024 55.43 1829th 4560 59.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 1788th 4306 58.5%
2019 60.81 1460th 4348 66.4%
2021 65.71 1238th 4499 72.5%
2022 63.72 1382nd 4561 69.7%
2023 63.53 1377th 4588 70.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.31 79th 3106 97.5%
2019 64.75 1192nd 3184 62.6%
2021 84.18 38th 3006 98.7%
2022 74.48 464th 2958 84.3%
2023 77.78 14th 2980 99.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.32 1485th 4240 65.0%
2019 69.24 828th 4295 80.7%
2021 82.90 300th 4331 93.1%
2022 76.35 562nd 4461 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 1499th 4319 65.3%
2019 45.75 2267th 4357 48.0%
2021 55.93 1687th 4498 62.5%
2022 67.36 1224th 4563 73.2%
2023 58.50 1664th 4585 63.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.98 343rd 1005 65.9%
2019 63.65 352nd 1009 65.1%
2021 50.51 513th 967 46.9%
2022 70.03 241st 957 74.8%
2023 53.69 547th 1015 46.1%
2024 40.50 738th 1035 28.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.33 1489th 2483 40.0%
2019 42.02 1469th 2515 41.6%
2021 50.42 1033rd 2444 57.7%
2022 72.03 436th 2421 82.0%
2023 72.46 429th 2443 82.4%
2024 58.70 824th 2421 66.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.98 2063rd 4168 50.5%
2019 44.72 2327th 4188 44.4%
2021 63.24 1202nd 4329 72.2%
2022 54.36 1797th 4376 58.9%
2023 56.93 1659th 4401 62.3%
2024 46.16 2348th 4431 47.0%
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Rank History for White students at Willbern Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.88 1031st 3127 67.0%
2019 43.76 1864th 3142 40.7%
2021 57.08 1210th 3082 60.7%
2022 69.49 792nd 3082 74.3%
2023 56.18 1353rd 3106 56.4%
2024 71.42 706th 3078 77.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Willbern Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Willbern Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 324 45 76 104 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 417 90 89 126 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1995 512 98 121 148 1 n/a n/a 0 880
1996 512 98 121 148 1 n/a n/a 0 880
1997 505 99 138 169 0 n/a n/a 0 911
1998 544 112 172 192 2 n/a n/a 0 1022
1999 549 109 189 222 3 n/a n/a 0 1072
2000 540 99 217 249 3 n/a n/a 0 1108
2001 364 84 146 351 1 n/a n/a 0 946
2002 336 84 172 417 4 n/a n/a 0 1013
2003 336 84 172 417 4 n/a n/a 0 1013
2004 328 102 185 411 2 n/a n/a 0 1028
2005 346 123 205 451 4 n/a n/a 0 1129
2006 263 115 200 385 3 n/a n/a 0 966
2007 251 116 225 398 2 n/a n/a 0 992
2008 228 126 227 422 2 n/a n/a 0 1005
2009 222 137 232 430 2 n/a n/a 0 1023
2010 204 134 240 455 3 n/a n/a 0 1036
2011 130 116 217 492 1 0 21 0 977
2012 120 127 203 499 1 0 18 0 968
2013 128 120 197 524 3 0 20 0 992
2014 115 137 203 483 13 0 17 0 968
2015 114 134 190 458 16 2 17 0 931
2016 103 144 197 439 12 1 25 0 921
2017 110 162 188 439 8 0 19 0 926
2018 101 144 164 446 7 0 22 0 884
2019 90 136 151 455 6 0 21 0 859
2020 85 143 162 477 4 0 26 0 897
2021 77 148 135 449 3 0 20 0 832
2022 74 161 138 473 1 0 33 0 880
2023 65 150 126 469 1 0 26 0 837
2024 61 220 123 500 1 0 34 0 939

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willbern Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 550 36.0 15.3 29.1
1994 723 42.0 17.2 20.2
1995 880 51.5 17.1 19.4
1996 880 51.5 17.1 19.4
1997 911 52.9 17.2 15.7
1998 1022 61.3 16.7 16
1999 1072 65.6 16.3 20.7
2000 1108 64.7 17.1 20.7
2001 946 60.6 15.6 31.5
2002 1013 64.5 15.7 36.1
2003 1013 64.5 15.7 36.1
2004 1028 67.3 15.3 37.3
2005 1129 73.4 15.4 38.9
2006 966 67.6 14.3 41.5
2007 992 63.0 15.7 40.1
2008 1005 64.5 15.6 43.5
2009 1023 67.8 15.1 46.7
2010 1036 66.1 15.6 52.9
2011 977 60.1 16.2 55.1
2012 968 52.4 18.4 56.5
2013 992 55.0 18.0 59.2
2014 968 56.5 17.1 62.2
2015 931 54.0 17.2 63.7
2016 921 56.0 16.4 63.5
2017 926 58.8 15.7 65.3
2018 884 57.5 15.3 66.7
2019 859 58.5 14.6 76
2020 897 60.4 14.8 70.5
2021 832 62.4 13.3 74
2022 880 62.4 14.0 76.6
2023 837 63.3 13.2 76
2024 939 67.9 13.8 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willbern Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 550 36.0 15.3 29.1
1994 723 42.0 17.2 20.2
1995 880 51.5 17.1 19.4
1996 880 51.5 17.1 19.4
1997 911 52.9 17.2 15.7
1998 1022 61.3 16.7 16
1999 1072 65.6 16.3 20.7
2000 1108 64.7 17.1 20.7
2001 946 60.6 15.6 31.5
2002 1013 64.5 15.7 36.1
2003 1013 64.5 15.7 36.1
2004 1028 67.3 15.3 37.3
2005 1129 73.4 15.4 38.9
2006 966 67.6 14.3 41.5
2007 992 63.0 15.7 40.1
2008 1005 64.5 15.6 43.5
2009 1023 67.8 15.1 46.7
2010 1036 66.1 15.6 52.9
2011 977 60.1 16.2 55.1
2012 968 52.4 18.4 56.5
2013 992 55.0 18.0 59.2
2014 968 56.5 17.1 62.2
2015 931 54.0 17.2 63.7
2016 921 56.0 16.4 63.5
2017 926 58.8 15.7 65.3
2018 884 57.5 15.3 66.7
2019 859 58.5 14.6 76
2020 897 60.4 14.8 70.5
2021 832 62.4 13.3 74
2022 880 62.4 14.0 76.6
2023 837 63.3 13.2 76
2024 939 67.9 13.8 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willbern Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,110 (11.7%) $8,374 (88.3%) $9,484
2020 $1,006 (10.6%) $8,496 (89.4%) $9,502
2021 $1,564 (14.4%) $9,272 (85.6%) $10,835

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willbern Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1883rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1532nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Willbern Elementary)4648
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willbern Elementary)4032
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Willbern Elementary)4150
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willbern Elementary)5247
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Willbern Elementary)4766
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willbern Elementary)5062
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Willbern Elementary)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6341
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859837
 2.6%
African American136150
 10.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian151126
 16.6%
Hispanic455469
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9065
 27.8%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%76%
 0%


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Willbern Elementary ranks 2300th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 939 students attended Willbern Elementary.

Students at Willbern Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 23% African American, 13% Asian, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.


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