Whitestone Elementary

Summary:

Whitestone Elementary is a public elementary school in Leander, Texas, serving 938 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Leander Independent School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and commitment to supporting the success of all student subgroups.

Whitestone Elementary has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Asian (11.3%) and Hispanic (30.38%) students. The school consistently outperforms the Leander ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 59.03% (vs. 57.64% for Leander ISD and 48.85% for Texas) and 4th-grade reading proficiency at 76.19% (vs. 63.92% for the district and 50.66% for the state). Whitestone also excels in 5th-grade STAAR Reading, with a 73.91% proficiency rate, compared to 72.58% for Leander ISD and 53.96% for Texas.

While Whitestone's overall performance is exceptional, the school's lower rankings for Gifted and Talented and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups suggest areas for potential improvement. However, the school's strong results for its African American and multi-racial student populations, as well as its English Language Learner and Special Education subgroups, demonstrate a focus on equity and supporting the academic success of all students. Whitestone Elementary's consistent high ratings and rankings, including a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, make it a standout choice for families in the Leander community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
       Leander, TX  78641-1710


(512) 570-7400

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1156th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,266 Help


Students who attend Whitestone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Leander Middle
High:    Leander High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  888

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.1%
Hispanic:
32.0%
Asian:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Compare Details Whitestone Elementary ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.1%), Hispanic (32%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitestone Elementary is 13.4. 16 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitestone Elementary is $10,266, which is the 13th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitestone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitestone Elementary 1156th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Whitestone Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitestone Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.87 1043rd 3465 69.9%
2005 63.11 1367th 3475 60.7%
2006 69.07 1070th 3476 69.2%
2007 54.33 1995th 3724 46.4%
2008 56.66 1852nd 3768 50.8%
2009 60.20 1699th 3884 56.3%
2010 58.84 1836th 3937 53.4%
2011 64.27 1547th 4095 62.2%
2012 66.34 1344th 4206 68.0%
2013 58.44 1827th 4221 56.7%
2014 67.79 1320th 4260 69.0%
2015 69.20 1314th 4320 69.6%
2016 71.99 1154th 4286 73.1%
2017 58.66 1554th 4329 64.1%
2018 63.39 1324th 4359 69.6%
2019 64.07 1306th 4479 70.8%
2021 73.25 982nd 4578 78.5%
2022 77.38 862nd 4581 81.2%
2023 81.02 724th 4647 84.4%
2024 69.19 1156th 4675 75.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.59 275th 1046 73.7%
2019 53.36 529th 1112 52.4%
2022 55.20 447th 1004 55.5%
2023 68.36 303rd 1099 72.4%
2024 68.66 316th 1114 71.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 1676th 3226 48.0%
2019 61.82 977th 3333 70.7%
2021 64.82 803rd 3446 76.7%
2022 52.40 1506th 3487 56.8%
2023 67.40 814th 3556 77.1%
2024 38.68 2284th 3638 37.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.19 989th 3558 72.2%
2019 60.83 908th 3684 75.4%
2021 43.43 1794th 3799 52.8%
2022 67.71 780th 3952 80.3%
2023 64.90 885th 4086 78.3%
2024 63.31 1073rd 4261 74.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.02 3242nd 4264 24.0%
2019 44.70 2447th 4309 43.2%
2021 62.76 1231st 4451 72.3%
2022 58.46 1581st 4477 64.7%
2023 38.68 2963rd 4521 34.5%
2024 41.70 2754th 4560 39.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 1363rd 4306 68.3%
2019 61.44 1424th 4348 67.2%
2021 77.53 773rd 4499 82.8%
2022 76.87 814th 4561 82.2%
2023 76.19 844th 4588 81.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 1832nd 3106 41.0%
2019 37.87 2461st 3184 22.7%
2021 69.09 998th 3006 66.8%
2022 55.37 1629th 2958 44.9%
2023 51.50 1858th 2980 37.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 2858th 4240 32.6%
2019 54.69 1660th 4295 61.4%
2021 76.24 493rd 4331 88.6%
2022 70.62 810th 4461 81.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.29 1360th 4319 68.5%
2019 65.28 1226th 4357 71.9%
2021 66.78 1207th 4498 73.2%
2022 74.77 923rd 4563 79.8%
2023 82.32 621st 4585 86.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.11 170th 1009 83.2%
2021 57.09 421st 967 56.5%
2022 50.83 555th 957 42.0%
2023 64.90 377th 1015 62.9%
2024 43.23 710th 1035 31.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.68 102nd 2444 95.8%
2022 70.39 473rd 2421 80.5%
2023 76.41 354th 2443 85.5%
2024 50.17 1100th 2421 54.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 1671st 4168 59.9%
2019 66.36 1039th 4188 75.2%
2021 70.14 885th 4329 79.6%
2022 69.70 941st 4376 78.5%
2023 75.63 708th 4401 83.9%
2024 57.27 1629th 4431 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Whitestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 1698th 3127 45.7%
2019 41.75 1967th 3142 37.4%
2021 49.44 1513th 3082 50.9%
2022 60.85 1136th 3082 63.1%
2023 62.10 1129th 3106 63.7%
2024 52.92 1471st 3078 52.2%
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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.

Whitestone Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Whitestone Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 474 6 2 62 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 459 5 2 72 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1990 487 6 2 69 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 609 5 5 103 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1992 674 6 3 111 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1993 700 11 6 128 1 n/a n/a 0 846
1994 770 12 10 131 2 n/a n/a 0 925
1995 798 17 4 180 5 n/a n/a 0 1004
1996 798 17 4 180 5 n/a n/a 0 1004
1997 615 21 3 151 4 n/a n/a 0 794
1998 637 29 3 197 7 n/a n/a 0 873
1999 626 24 3 233 6 n/a n/a 0 892
2000 455 14 6 248 2 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 448 13 4 205 8 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 585 37 6 264 4 n/a n/a 0 896
2003 585 37 6 264 4 n/a n/a 0 896
2004 538 42 10 198 2 n/a n/a 0 790
2005 301 26 5 161 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 322 25 4 162 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 360 23 10 166 4 n/a n/a 0 563
2008 383 28 15 198 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 398 27 20 338 4 n/a n/a 0 787
2010 409 23 20 320 2 n/a n/a 0 774
2011 407 14 14 337 1 4 17 0 794
2012 412 14 11 326 1 4 21 0 789
2013 411 12 13 332 0 3 26 0 797
2014 442 13 13 333 0 1 29 0 831
2015 424 13 13 325 1 2 25 0 803
2016 381 14 11 293 1 1 32 0 733
2017 382 17 15 299 1 1 34 0 749
2018 391 19 18 305 4 1 36 0 774
2019 404 28 23 297 2 0 37 0 791
2020 421 25 32 320 3 0 46 0 847
2021 407 31 42 298 3 0 58 0 839
2022 450 28 78 290 3 0 54 0 903
2023 447 41 106 285 4 1 54 0 938
2024 418 31 103 284 3 1 48 0 888

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 Whitestone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 38.0 14.3 n/a
1989 539 n/a n/a n/a
1990 564 40.0 14.1 n/a
1991 722 39.7 18.1 n/a
1992 796 49.4 16.1 27.6
1993 846 54.0 15.7 41.4
1994 925 58.2 15.9 34.2
1995 1004 64.2 15.6 30.4
1996 1004 64.2 15.6 30.4
1997 794 55.5 14.3 25.2
1998 873 54.1 16.1 27
1999 892 57.4 15.5 44.5
2000 725 50.8 14.3 39.3
2001 678 50.7 13.4 35.5
2002 896 62.2 14.4 32.3
2003 896 62.2 14.4 32.3
2004 790 53.6 14.7 32.3
2005 494 34.1 14.5 37.9
2006 515 39.1 13.2 37.3
2007 563 37.7 14.9 35.9
2008 626 44.5 14.1 31.5
2009 787 57.8 13.6 39.6
2010 774 57.8 13.3 42.2
2011 794 61.3 12.9 42.1
2012 789 58.2 13.5 37
2013 797 59.2 13.4 36.6
2014 831 62.7 13.2 30
2015 803 60.0 13.3 35.2
2016 733 53.0 13.8 35.9
2017 749 54.2 13.8 34.3
2018 774 59.2 13.0 23.5
2019 791 57.9 13.6 28.6
2020 847 58.8 14.3 24.6
2021 839 63.8 13.1 21.1
2022 903 66.4 13.5 19.2
2023 938 64.2 14.5 18.7
2024 888 65.9 13.4 20.4

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 Whitestone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 38.0 14.3 n/a
1989 539 n/a n/a n/a
1990 564 40.0 14.1 n/a
1991 722 39.7 18.1 n/a
1992 796 49.4 16.1 27.6
1993 846 54.0 15.7 41.4
1994 925 58.2 15.9 34.2
1995 1004 64.2 15.6 30.4
1996 1004 64.2 15.6 30.4
1997 794 55.5 14.3 25.2
1998 873 54.1 16.1 27
1999 892 57.4 15.5 44.5
2000 725 50.8 14.3 39.3
2001 678 50.7 13.4 35.5
2002 896 62.2 14.4 32.3
2003 896 62.2 14.4 32.3
2004 790 53.6 14.7 32.3
2005 494 34.1 14.5 37.9
2006 515 39.1 13.2 37.3
2007 563 37.7 14.9 35.9
2008 626 44.5 14.1 31.5
2009 787 57.8 13.6 39.6
2010 774 57.8 13.3 42.2
2011 794 61.3 12.9 42.1
2012 789 58.2 13.5 37
2013 797 59.2 13.4 36.6
2014 831 62.7 13.2 30
2015 803 60.0 13.3 35.2
2016 733 53.0 13.8 35.9
2017 749 54.2 13.8 34.3
2018 774 59.2 13.0 23.5
2019 791 57.9 13.6 28.6
2020 847 58.8 14.3 24.6
2021 839 63.8 13.1 21.1
2022 903 66.4 13.5 19.2
2023 938 64.2 14.5 18.7
2024 888 65.9 13.4 20.4

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 Whitestone Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $549 (5.8%) $8,865 (94.2%) $9,415
2020 $443 (5.5%) $7,561 (94.5%) $8,005
2021 $331 (3.2%) $9,935 (96.8%) $10,266

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitestone Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1306th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 724th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Whitestone Elementary)4670
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitestone Elementary)4959
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Whitestone Elementary)3544
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))2728
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Whitestone Elementary)5169
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitestone Elementary)6356
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Whitestone Elementary)1843
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))2326
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Whitestone Elementary)5574
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitestone Elementary)6261
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Whitestone Elementary)4440
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Whitestone Elementary)1844
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))4230
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Whitestone Elementary)2827
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))2212
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students791938
 18.6%
African American2841
 46.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian23106
 360.9%
Hispanic297285
 4%
Pacific Islander01
White404447
 10.6%
Two or More Races3754
 45.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%18.7%
 9.9%


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Whitestone Elementary ranks 1156th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Whitestone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leander Middle
High : Leander High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 888 students attended Whitestone Elementary.

Students at Whitestone Elementary are 47% White, 32% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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