Wheelock Elementary

Summary:

Wheelock Elementary is a public elementary school in Lubbock, Texas, serving 323 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 545 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wheelock Elementary has some notable characteristics that set it apart from other schools in the area. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (73.37%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 26.13% to 92.26% Hispanic students. Academically, Wheelock consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with test scores that are lower than the Lubbock ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 45%, compared to 48.07% for Lubbock ISD and 48.85% for Texas. Additionally, Wheelock has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Wheelock Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of around $12,500, which is higher than the state average, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. The school's consistent underperformance and lack of improvement over the years suggest that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Miller Elementary and Wilson Elementary have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings, demonstrating that high-performing schools are possible within the Lubbock ISD.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3008 42nd St
       Lubbock, TX  79413


(806) 219-7200

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3083rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,547 Help


Students who attend Wheelock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Slaton Middle
High:    Monterey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.1%
African American:
14.4%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wheelock Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.1%), African American (14.4%), White (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheelock Elementary is 11.9, which is the 5th best among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheelock Elementary is $12,547, which is the 4th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wheelock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheelock Elementary 3083rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wheelock Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wheelock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 42.19 2592nd 3724 30.4%
2008 46.87 2331st 3768 38.1%
2009 49.75 2268th 3884 41.6%
2010 34.21 3115th 3937 20.9%
2011 38.05 3046th 4095 25.6%
2012 37.02 3044th 4206 27.6%
2013 38.04 2980th 4221 29.4%
2014 32.41 3284th 4260 22.9%
2015 52.92 2170th 4320 49.8%
2016 44.61 2567th 4286 40.1%
2017 27.47 3298th 4329 23.8%
2018 24.27 3562nd 4359 18.3%
2019 27.44 3495th 4479 22.0%
2021 28.88 3236th 4578 29.3%
2022 18.95 4002nd 4581 12.6%
2023 21.33 3919th 4647 15.7%
2024 35.76 3083rd 4675 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 2389th 3558 32.9%
2019 51.50 1337th 3684 63.7%
2021 35.82 2344th 3799 38.3%
2022 22.79 3521st 3952 10.9%
2023 19.57 3810th 4086 6.8%
2024 73.88 641st 4261 85.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.45 3644th 4264 14.5%
2019 34.65 3156th 4309 26.8%
2021 35.18 3041st 4451 31.7%
2022 27.76 3647th 4477 18.5%
2023 26.76 3729th 4521 17.5%
2024 60.51 1460th 4560 68.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.05 3478th 4306 19.2%
2019 24.50 3653rd 4348 16.0%
2021 30.85 3139th 4499 30.2%
2022 17.42 4122nd 4561 9.6%
2023 25.24 3723rd 4588 18.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.26 4050th 4240 4.5%
2019 25.05 3703rd 4295 13.8%
2021 30.61 3318th 4331 23.4%
2022 17.45 4179th 4461 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.49 3579th 4319 17.1%
2019 33.29 3124th 4357 28.3%
2021 29.13 3249th 4498 27.8%
2022 22.69 3832nd 4563 16.0%
2023 20.52 3978th 4585 13.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.81 1800th 2483 27.5%
2019 32.16 1873rd 2515 25.5%
2021 28.72 1919th 2444 21.5%
2022 36.14 1632nd 2421 32.6%
2023 27.56 1951st 2443 20.1%
2024 84.73 182nd 2421 92.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 3355th 4168 19.5%
2019 32.60 3125th 4188 25.4%
2021 38.08 2700th 4329 37.6%
2022 20.22 3944th 4376 9.9%
2023 23.38 3778th 4401 14.2%
2024 38.33 2864th 4431 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wheelock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.59 2500th 3127 20.1%
2019 41.98 1954th 3142 37.8%
2021 18.09 2769th 3082 10.2%
2022 26.39 2534th 3082 17.8%
2024 47.20 1722nd 3078 44.1%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Open Quote This school is very welcoming, loving, and they accommodate my kids who are multiple levels. Having had my kids in multiple elementaries, this one is by far the best one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wheelock Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 70 70 2 203 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 61 58 1 211 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2009 65 63 1 228 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 67 69 1 215 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 60 51 2 245 2 0 3 0 363
2012 62 42 1 232 2 0 4 0 343
2013 50 51 2 240 2 0 7 0 352
2014 52 59 2 259 0 0 7 0 379
2015 52 53 3 277 1 0 3 0 389
2016 56 47 3 270 1 0 5 0 382
2017 53 49 4 273 0 0 7 0 386
2018 59 57 4 280 0 0 10 0 410
2019 51 71 0 253 0 2 12 0 389
2020 31 56 2 231 0 2 8 0 330
2021 33 40 3 201 2 1 6 0 286
2022 27 45 2 231 0 1 6 0 312
2023 30 51 0 237 0 0 5 0 323
2024 34 43 1 215 0 1 4 0 298

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

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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 Wheelock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 347 26.0 13.3 84.1
2008 332 27.9 11.9 83.1
2009 358 25.2 14.2 86.6
2010 353 25.4 13.8 89
2011 363 24.0 15.1 84.3
2012 343 25.0 13.7 82.8
2013 352 24.4 14.4 84.7
2014 379 26.0 14.5 88.4
2015 389 27.0 14.4 88.7
2016 382 27.0 14.1 85.3
2017 386 27.0 14.2 81.6
2018 410 28.3 14.4 85.9
2019 389 27.7 14.0 91
2020 330 25.2 13.0 91.5
2021 286 24.0 11.8 88.8
2022 312 22.5 13.8 89.4
2023 323 25.1 12.8 91.6
2024 298 24.9 11.9 88.6

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 Wheelock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 347 26.0 13.3 84.1
2008 332 27.9 11.9 83.1
2009 358 25.2 14.2 86.6
2010 353 25.4 13.8 89
2011 363 24.0 15.1 84.3
2012 343 25.0 13.7 82.8
2013 352 24.4 14.4 84.7
2014 379 26.0 14.5 88.4
2015 389 27.0 14.4 88.7
2016 382 27.0 14.1 85.3
2017 386 27.0 14.2 81.6
2018 410 28.3 14.4 85.9
2019 389 27.7 14.0 91
2020 330 25.2 13.0 91.5
2021 286 24.0 11.8 88.8
2022 312 22.5 13.8 89.4
2023 323 25.1 12.8 91.6
2024 298 24.9 11.9 88.6

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 Wheelock Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,704 (17.5%) $8,017 (82.5%) $9,721
2020 $1,485 (13.4%) $9,625 (86.6%) $11,111
2021 $2,476 (19.7%) $10,071 (80.3%) $12,547

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheelock Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3495th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3919th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wheelock Elementary)2628
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3553
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary)4221
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Wheelock Elementary)2835
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary)3227
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4044
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Wheelock Elementary)3651
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4454
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wheelock Elementary)5029
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))5455
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Wheelock Elementary)3811
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4537
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students389323
 17%
African American7151
 28.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic253237
 6.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White5130
 41.2%
Two or More Races125
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91%91.6%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheelock Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Wheelock Elementary.

Students at Wheelock Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 14% African American, 11% White, 1% Two or more races.

Wheelock Elementary ranks 3083rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wheelock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Slaton Middle
High : Monterey High School


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

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