1. Home
  2. Texas
  3. Watauga
  4. Keller Independent School District (Isd)
  5. Whitley Road Elementary

Whitley Road Elementary

Summary:

Whitley Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Watauga, Texas, serving 402 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Keller Independent School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong Gifted and Talented program, and mixed academic performance compared to the district and state.

Whitley Road Elementary has a relatively diverse student body, with 47.51% White, 37.06% Hispanic, and 5.22% African American students. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Willis Lane Elementary and Park Glen Elementary, which have higher percentages of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is mixed, with 3rd and 4th grade reading proficiency rates below the district and state averages, but a significantly higher 5th grade math proficiency rate.

Whitley Road Elementary also stands out for its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.47% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools. The school's Gifted and Talented program is a bright spot, ranking 281 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, Whitley Road Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, and its academic outcomes vary across different student subgroups, suggesting the need for further analysis and potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 7600 Whitley Rd
       Watauga, TX  76148-1211

(817) 744-5800

District: Keller Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1704th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,953 Help


Students who attend Whitley Road Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hillwood Middle
    Parkwood Hill Intermediate
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
29.1%
African American:
8.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Whitley Road Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Whitley Road Elementary ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.57. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitley Road Elementary is 11.4, which is the 3rd best among 23 elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Whitley Road Elementary employs 32.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitley Road Elementary is $12,953, which is the 3rd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitley Road Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley Road Elementary 1704th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Whitley Road Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Keller Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Keller Independent School District (Isd) 198th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Whitley Road Elementary?

Rank History for Whitley Road Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.16 1862nd 3465 46.3%
2005 60.75 1486th 3475 57.2%
2006 72.54 876th 3476 74.8%
2007 63.16 1474th 3724 60.4%
2008 50.82 2161st 3768 42.6%
2009 55.90 1931st 3884 50.3%
2010 30.84 3239th 3937 17.7%
2011 43.49 2770th 4095 32.4%
2012 43.83 2665th 4206 36.6%
2013 41.88 2761st 4221 34.6%
2014 48.89 2401st 4260 43.6%
2015 38.29 2937th 4320 32.0%
2016 43.09 2648th 4286 38.2%
2017 31.65 3049th 4329 29.6%
2018 40.19 2540th 4359 41.7%
2019 55.89 1717th 4479 61.7%
2021 39.95 2565th 4578 44.0%
2022 58.25 1687th 4581 63.2%
2023 57.31 1739th 4647 62.6%
2024 57.57 1704th 4675 63.6%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.55 1033rd 1114 7.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.24 2312th 3226 28.3%
2019 43.19 1936th 3333 41.9%
2021 39.58 2100th 3446 39.1%
2022 56.11 1303rd 3487 62.6%
2023 38.22 2354th 3556 33.8%
2024 70.70 740th 3638 79.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.62 1117th 3558 68.6%
2019 39.30 2113th 3684 42.6%
2021 36.43 2304th 3799 39.4%
2022 48.49 1666th 3952 57.8%
2023 47.38 1796th 4086 56.0%
2024 54.86 1575th 4261 63.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 3320th 4264 22.1%
2019 52.59 1866th 4309 56.7%
2021 32.92 3186th 4451 28.4%
2022 58.41 1584th 4477 64.6%
2023 50.38 2155th 4521 52.3%
2024 57.13 1701st 4560 62.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.84 3006th 4306 30.2%
2019 62.19 1383rd 4348 68.2%
2021 44.48 2326th 4499 48.3%
2022 55.01 1844th 4561 59.6%
2023 53.98 1923rd 4588 58.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.31 281st 2980 90.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.36 3078th 4240 27.4%
2019 33.14 3184th 4295 25.9%
2021 34.77 2995th 4331 30.8%
2022 32.71 3329th 4461 25.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 2092nd 4319 51.6%
2019 47.78 2140th 4357 50.9%
2021 37.58 2703rd 4498 39.9%
2022 60.30 1591st 4563 65.1%
2023 59.54 1603rd 4585 65.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.64 1972nd 2421 18.5%
2023 52.64 982nd 2443 59.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.13 3747th 4168 10.1%
2019 62.67 1222nd 4188 70.8%
2021 25.89 3512th 4329 18.9%
2022 54.12 1814th 4376 58.5%
2023 29.22 3414th 4401 22.4%
2024 38.12 2873rd 4431 35.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Whitley Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.94 2364th 3127 24.4%
2019 38.05 2123rd 3142 32.4%
2021 25.57 2525th 3082 18.1%
2022 45.82 1779th 3082 42.3%
2023 62.51 1109th 3106 64.3%
2024 53.27 1457th 3078 52.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Whitley Road Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help





Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Open Quote I have been involved with Whitley Road for 11 years. Like all parents I have had some issues but every issue I have ever had has been handled quickly and professionally. Parents are encouraged to get involved and they have an open door policy. The staff don't see the kids as students, to them they are their kids. The all go above and beyond to make sure the kids develop a love for learning. The school has a lot of after school activities and events. The PTA tries to host a variety of events and the teachers always help with the events. Even if those events are in the evening and require the teachers to give up time with their own family. One down side is the parent involvement could be better. This is not a reflection of the school but of the parents. We have a lot of working families that can't be involved as much as others, Even without the parent involvement the school still has several events and after school activities fort the kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitley Road Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 614 10 15 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 663
1989 629 13 18 24 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1990 692 21 18 30 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1991 771 22 35 20 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1992 665 15 22 16 18 n/a n/a 0 736
1993 651 17 18 22 7 n/a n/a 0 715
1994 690 24 20 29 10 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 687 24 20 29 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1996 687 24 20 29 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1997 691 24 25 35 3 n/a n/a 0 778
1998 690 35 33 42 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 645 30 27 40 3 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 607 21 27 49 4 n/a n/a 0 708
2001 560 12 28 75 6 n/a n/a 0 681
2002 488 18 29 75 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 488 18 29 75 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 440 22 23 145 4 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 419 25 29 183 6 n/a n/a 0 662
2006 410 33 34 216 9 n/a n/a 0 702
2007 376 36 27 173 6 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 337 28 21 193 12 n/a n/a 0 591
2009 331 29 25 193 11 n/a n/a 0 589
2010 337 31 29 143 30 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 296 15 9 139 7 2 20 0 488
2012 286 11 10 148 9 2 13 0 479
2013 270 12 10 161 5 3 15 0 476
2014 244 14 10 177 2 1 26 0 474
2015 240 10 14 184 3 2 23 0 476
2016 212 10 18 170 2 0 18 0 430
2017 221 15 21 169 1 3 15 0 445
2018 227 14 18 157 2 3 9 0 430
2019 276 10 11 141 3 3 5 0 449
2020 244 15 8 146 2 6 17 0 438
2021 192 13 7 152 2 10 21 0 397
2022 199 15 5 139 2 6 26 0 392
2023 191 21 8 149 3 6 24 0 402
2024 189 32 13 109 1 7 23 0 374

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 Whitley Road Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 663 35.0 18.9 n/a
1989 684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 761 39.0 19.5 n/a
1991 848 39.2 21.6 n/a
1992 736 40.5 18.1 5.8
1993 715 40.0 17.9 10.8
1994 773 42.1 18.4 1.3
1995 763 39.5 19.3 8.5
1996 763 39.5 19.3 8.5
1997 778 42.4 18.3 10.3
1998 801 43.6 18.4 10.1
1999 745 44.1 16.9 15.3
2000 708 44.6 15.9 16.8
2001 681 42.0 16.2 15.1
2002 614 39.0 15.7 18.1
2003 614 39.0 15.7 18.1
2004 634 42.0 15.1 26.3
2005 662 43.3 15.3 33.4
2006 702 43.5 16.1 26.6
2007 618 41.7 14.8 29.8
2008 591 42.0 14.1 37.4
2009 589 41.7 14.1 39.4
2010 570 42.4 13.4 46.7
2011 488 36.5 13.3 50
2012 479 33.4 14.3 46.3
2013 476 35.2 13.5 50
2014 474 37.9 12.4 55.9
2015 476 37.0 12.8 53.8
2016 430 38.0 11.3 47.9
2017 445 38.6 11.5 55.5
2018 430 35.6 12.0 59.3
2019 449 34.9 12.8 59.7
2020 438 35.8 12.2 59.8
2021 397 38.1 10.4 57.7
2022 392 32.9 11.8 48
2023 402 35.4 11.3 56.5
2024 374 32.7 11.4 61.2

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 Whitley Road Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 663 35.0 18.9 n/a
1989 684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 761 39.0 19.5 n/a
1991 848 39.2 21.6 n/a
1992 736 40.5 18.1 5.8
1993 715 40.0 17.9 10.8
1994 773 42.1 18.4 1.3
1995 763 39.5 19.3 8.5
1996 763 39.5 19.3 8.5
1997 778 42.4 18.3 10.3
1998 801 43.6 18.4 10.1
1999 745 44.1 16.9 15.3
2000 708 44.6 15.9 16.8
2001 681 42.0 16.2 15.1
2002 614 39.0 15.7 18.1
2003 614 39.0 15.7 18.1
2004 634 42.0 15.1 26.3
2005 662 43.3 15.3 33.4
2006 702 43.5 16.1 26.6
2007 618 41.7 14.8 29.8
2008 591 42.0 14.1 37.4
2009 589 41.7 14.1 39.4
2010 570 42.4 13.4 46.7
2011 488 36.5 13.3 50
2012 479 33.4 14.3 46.3
2013 476 35.2 13.5 50
2014 474 37.9 12.4 55.9
2015 476 37.0 12.8 53.8
2016 430 38.0 11.3 47.9
2017 445 38.6 11.5 55.5
2018 430 35.6 12.0 59.3
2019 449 34.9 12.8 59.7
2020 438 35.8 12.2 59.8
2021 397 38.1 10.4 57.7
2022 392 32.9 11.8 48
2023 402 35.4 11.3 56.5
2024 374 32.7 11.4 61.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitley Road Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $967 (9.6%) $9,078 (90.4%) $10,045
2020 $939 (8.8%) $9,781 (91.2%) $10,719
2021 $1,610 (12.4%) $11,343 (87.6%) $12,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitley Road Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1717th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1739th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Whitley Road Elementary)4964
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5761
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitley Road Elementary)4745
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Keller Independent School District (Isd))6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Whitley Road Elementary)3620
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5038
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Whitley Road Elementary)3444
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5659
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitley Road Elementary)5034
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Keller Independent School District (Isd))6154
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Whitley Road Elementary)3623
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))4335
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students449402
 10.5%
African American1021
 110%
American Indian33
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic141149
 5.7%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White276191
 30.8%
Two or More Races524
 380%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.7%56.5%
 3.2%

Schools Near Whitley Road Elementary








Frequently Asked Questions about Whitley Road Elementary

Students who attend Whitley Road Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillwood Middle
Middle : Parkwood Hill Intermediate
High : Central High School

Whitley Road Elementary ranks 1704th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Whitley Road Elementary are 51% White, 29% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Whitley Road Elementary.


Rate Whitley Road Elementary!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Elementary School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Watauga, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Whitley Road Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 837 milliseconds.