Whiteside Elementary

Summary:

Whiteside Elementary is a public elementary school in Lubbock, Texas, serving around 490 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Lubbock Independent School District. This diverse school, with a student body that is 44.9% White, 40.41% Hispanic, and 8.16% African American, consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools and outperforms most nearby schools in the district.

Whiteside Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.57% of 3rd graders, 80.52% of 4th graders, and 58.73% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to around 48-51% for the district and state. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 10% and 3% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups.

While Whiteside Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Lubbock Independent School District, including Wester Elementary, Honey Elementary, and Stewart Elementary, it lags behind the Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary and Crestview Elementary schools, which are part of the higher-performing Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District and Frenship Independent School District, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7508 Albany
       Lubbock, TX  79424


(806) 219-7300

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,779 Help


Students who attend Whiteside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Irons Middle
High:    Coronado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.9%
White:
41.5%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whiteside Elementary ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th 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 83.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.9%), White (41.5%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiteside Elementary is 15.2. 24 elementary schools in the Lubbock 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 Whiteside Elementary is $9,779. 18 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whiteside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whiteside Elementary 618th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Whiteside 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 Whiteside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 81.92 325th 3724 91.3%
2008 77.14 635th 3768 83.1%
2009 72.32 942nd 3884 75.7%
2010 78.54 553rd 3937 86.0%
2011 70.53 1143rd 4095 72.1%
2012 80.67 619th 4206 85.3%
2013 75.06 903rd 4221 78.6%
2014 70.32 1205th 4260 71.7%
2015 81.26 661st 4320 84.7%
2016 84.27 522nd 4286 87.8%
2017 79.84 704th 4329 83.7%
2018 69.34 1059th 4359 75.7%
2019 73.59 934th 4479 79.1%
2021 81.43 694th 4578 84.8%
2022 79.72 762nd 4581 83.4%
2023 83.66 620th 4647 86.7%
2024 83.87 618th 4675 86.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 2511th 3558 29.4%
2019 43.77 1816th 3684 50.7%
2021 49.49 1455th 3799 61.7%
2022 52.46 1423rd 3952 64.0%
2023 55.08 1343rd 4086 67.1%
2024 85.84 294th 4261 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.33 1686th 4264 60.5%
2019 53.27 1818th 4309 57.8%
2021 81.29 392nd 4451 91.2%
2022 82.05 386th 4477 91.4%
2023 90.74 143rd 4521 96.8%
2024 77.06 580th 4560 87.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 1191st 4306 72.3%
2019 67.72 1122nd 4348 74.2%
2021 74.61 880th 4499 80.4%
2022 70.60 1074th 4561 76.5%
2023 77.38 797th 4588 82.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.86 1018th 3106 67.2%
2019 63.09 1305th 3184 59.0%
2021 71.27 880th 3006 70.7%
2022 65.05 1110th 2958 62.5%
2023 67.19 1031st 2980 65.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.42 3207th 4240 24.4%
2019 53.41 1745th 4295 59.4%
2021 50.62 1787th 4331 58.7%
2022 47.42 2284th 4461 48.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.53 993rd 4319 77.0%
2019 76.21 771st 4357 82.3%
2021 85.23 515th 4498 88.6%
2022 84.57 532nd 4563 88.3%
2023 85.23 502nd 4585 89.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 1210th 2483 51.3%
2019 83.44 211th 2515 91.6%
2021 46.39 1173rd 2444 52.0%
2022 65.23 600th 2421 75.2%
2023 71.74 455th 2443 81.4%
2024 79.75 268th 2421 88.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.31 1683rd 4168 59.6%
2019 57.51 1535th 4188 63.3%
2021 66.09 1056th 4329 75.6%
2022 74.02 751st 4376 82.8%
2023 84.84 378th 4401 91.4%
2024 86.72 298th 4431 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Whiteside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.44 811th 3127 74.1%
2019 70.10 778th 3142 75.2%
2021 80.22 368th 3082 88.1%
2022 70.93 731st 3082 76.3%
2023 71.14 741st 3106 76.1%
2024 77.34 482nd 3078 84.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Whiteside 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 535 33 13 106 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2008 522 28 10 97 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2009 470 22 7 105 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 416 28 11 125 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2011 385 22 11 146 1 0 6 0 571
2012 377 23 11 169 1 0 5 0 586
2013 337 25 13 165 0 0 9 0 549
2014 325 30 11 185 0 0 9 0 560
2015 313 31 19 193 1 0 18 0 575
2016 284 28 15 212 1 0 13 0 553
2017 278 29 19 218 1 0 15 0 560
2018 285 29 14 220 2 0 12 0 562
2019 262 40 14 228 5 0 15 0 564
2020 240 30 14 231 6 3 15 0 539
2021 226 39 12 214 4 3 12 0 510
2022 221 42 5 200 4 2 23 0 497
2023 220 40 9 198 3 2 18 0 490
2024 197 38 7 218 2 2 11 0 475

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 Whiteside 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 687 40.9 16.8 19.8
2008 657 40.0 16.4 20.7
2009 604 38.0 15.9 20.9
2010 580 35.0 16.5 25.5
2011 571 34.8 16.3 28.4
2012 586 35.4 16.5 33.6
2013 549 36.0 15.2 32.1
2014 560 35.0 16.0 34.3
2015 575 36.0 15.9 36.3
2016 553 35.0 15.8 42
2017 560 35.1 15.9 42.5
2018 562 34.0 16.5 39.1
2019 564 34.0 16.5 46.6
2020 539 35.5 15.1 52.3
2021 510 36.2 14.0 49.8
2022 497 32.8 15.1 51.7
2023 490 34.0 14.3 47.8
2024 475 31.2 15.2 55.6

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 Whiteside 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 687 40.9 16.8 19.8
2008 657 40.0 16.4 20.7
2009 604 38.0 15.9 20.9
2010 580 35.0 16.5 25.5
2011 571 34.8 16.3 28.4
2012 586 35.4 16.5 33.6
2013 549 36.0 15.2 32.1
2014 560 35.0 16.0 34.3
2015 575 36.0 15.9 36.3
2016 553 35.0 15.8 42
2017 560 35.1 15.9 42.5
2018 562 34.0 16.5 39.1
2019 564 34.0 16.5 46.6
2020 539 35.5 15.1 52.3
2021 510 36.2 14.0 49.8
2022 497 32.8 15.1 51.7
2023 490 34.0 14.3 47.8
2024 475 31.2 15.2 55.6

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 Whiteside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,096 (13.3%) $7,141 (86.7%) $8,237
2020 $1,017 (11.1%) $8,126 (88.9%) $9,143
2021 $1,533 (15.7%) $8,246 (84.3%) $9,779

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiteside 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 934th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 620th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Whiteside Elementary)4476
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3553
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whiteside Elementary)5964
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Whiteside Elementary)4461
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whiteside Elementary)5847
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4044
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Whiteside Elementary)7070
   5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4454
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whiteside Elementary)8375
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))5455
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Whiteside Elementary)6054
 6%
   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 Students564490
 13.1%
African American4040
American Indian53
 40%
Asian149
 35.7%
Hispanic228198
 13.2%
Pacific Islander02
White262220
 16%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%47.8%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteside Elementary

Students who attend Whiteside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irons Middle
High : Coronado High School

Students at Whiteside Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 41% White, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Whiteside Elementary ranks 618th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Whiteside Elementary.


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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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