Cunningham School

Summary:

Cunningham School is an elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving 454 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 665 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cunningham School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (37.67%) and multi-racial (7.49%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency was 35.48%, compared to the district's 38.51% and the state's 48.85%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, but Hispanic and White students performing much lower.

Cunningham School has a high percentage of students (74.45% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student ($12,065 in 2020-2021) is higher than the district average, which may be a reflection of the school's efforts to support its economically disadvantaged student population. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 3 stars in 2020-2021 to 0 stars in 2022-2023, indicating a concerning trend in academic performance. Nearby schools, such as Fowler Elementary and West Foundation Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Cunningham School to learn from their successful practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4107 Phillips Dr
       Wichita Falls, TX  76308-2511


(940) 235-1144

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3691st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,065 Help


Students who attend Cunningham School usually attend:

Middle:    McNiel Middle
High:    Rider High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
Hispanic:
36.0%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cunningham School ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (36%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cunningham School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cunningham School is $12,065, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cunningham School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cunningham School 3691st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cunningham School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cunningham School

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Rank History for all students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.55 343rd 3465 90.1%
2005 83.38 269th 3475 92.3%
2006 81.58 329th 3476 90.5%
2007 81.26 362nd 3724 90.3%
2008 80.25 460th 3768 87.8%
2009 72.05 965th 3884 75.2%
2010 46.80 2494th 3937 36.7%
2011 70.47 1147th 4095 72.0%
2012 64.57 1443rd 4206 65.7%
2013 68.81 1236th 4221 70.7%
2014 58.78 1840th 4260 56.8%
2015 39.88 2853rd 4320 34.0%
2016 42.05 2714th 4286 36.7%
2017 33.99 2911th 4329 32.8%
2018 37.27 2732nd 4359 37.3%
2019 31.96 3210th 4479 28.3%
2021 47.99 2136th 4578 53.3%
2022 38.17 2849th 4581 37.8%
2023 14.54 4302nd 4647 7.4%
2024 25.96 3691st 4675 21.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 930th 1046 11.1%
2019 10.00 1070th 1112 3.8%
2021 36.06 663rd 961 31.0%
2022 39.28 679th 1004 32.4%
2023 15.81 1003rd 1099 8.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.35 2356th 3558 33.8%
2019 30.82 2778th 3684 24.6%
2021 39.52 2082nd 3799 45.2%
2022 45.03 1907th 3952 51.7%
2023 25.80 3424th 4086 16.2%
2024 13.39 4131st 4261 3.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 2853rd 4264 33.1%
2019 30.79 3407th 4309 20.9%
2021 39.39 2777th 4451 37.6%
2022 34.61 3202nd 4477 28.5%
2023 13.16 4329th 4521 4.2%
2024 23.41 3943rd 4560 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 2314th 4306 46.3%
2019 40.34 2649th 4348 39.1%
2021 50.46 2009th 4499 55.3%
2022 40.08 2761st 4561 39.5%
2023 17.21 4173rd 4588 9.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.09 2714th 3184 14.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.25 2786th 4240 34.3%
2019 17.67 4087th 4295 4.8%
2021 43.34 2322nd 4331 46.4%
2022 46.26 2364th 4461 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.00 3246th 4319 24.8%
2019 24.91 3604th 4357 17.3%
2021 46.57 2172nd 4498 51.7%
2022 35.16 3055th 4563 33.0%
2023 14.34 4264th 4585 7.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.10 1258th 2515 50.0%
2021 49.72 1057th 2444 56.8%
2022 62.43 685th 2421 71.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 3869th 4168 7.2%
2019 27.24 3443rd 4188 17.8%
2021 65.31 1097th 4329 74.7%
2022 31.68 3310th 4376 24.4%
2023 14.00 4184th 4401 4.9%
2024 28.20 3506th 4431 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 2034th 3127 35.0%
2019 26.79 2557th 3142 18.6%
2021 23.68 2603rd 3082 15.5%
2022 26.95 2516th 3082 18.4%
2023 9.66 2992nd 3106 3.7%
2024 13.08 2920th 3078 5.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Cunningham School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 375 9 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1989 324 4 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 343 7 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 362 5 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 336 8 3 26 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 357 10 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 339 7 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 328 5 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 328 5 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 360 20 5 40 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 362 14 10 42 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 336 17 8 49 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 312 24 8 51 5 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 304 27 10 63 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 330 28 14 66 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 330 28 14 66 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 319 38 13 74 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2005 293 43 9 61 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 261 21 10 56 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 265 24 6 63 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 258 28 8 63 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 248 33 8 71 6 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 233 21 7 70 4 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 223 14 3 80 3 0 16 0 339
2012 225 13 3 71 3 0 12 0 327
2013 232 12 11 89 1 0 18 0 363
2014 237 17 9 100 3 0 22 0 388
2015 217 17 8 111 3 0 25 0 381
2016 262 22 8 124 4 0 31 0 451
2017 252 30 6 110 2 0 32 0 432
2018 255 37 4 121 2 0 38 0 457
2019 260 27 5 115 2 0 35 0 444
2020 261 31 4 140 3 0 32 0 471
2021 224 26 6 151 1 0 37 0 445
2022 225 29 4 158 2 0 30 0 448
2023 211 35 1 171 2 0 34 0 454
2024 218 30 2 164 4 0 37 0 455

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 Cunningham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 403 58.0 6.9 n/a
1989 346 n/a n/a n/a
1990 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1991 393 19.4 20.2 n/a
1992 374 21.1 17.7 12.6
1993 393 24.0 16.4 21.1
1994 377 22.9 16.5 13.8
1995 358 28.1 12.7 11.2
1996 358 28.1 12.7 11.2
1997 426 44.8 9.5 17.6
1998 429 39.1 11.0 21.9
1999 412 41.2 10.0 32.8
2000 400 39.5 10.1 38.5
2001 407 38.7 10.5 43
2002 443 40.1 11.0 41.1
2003 443 40.1 11.0 41.1
2004 447 42.9 10.4 46.1
2005 408 42.5 9.6 46.3
2006 350 40.2 8.7 49.4
2007 361 25.6 14.1 46.8
2008 358 24.7 14.5 43.3
2009 366 25.8 14.2 46.7
2010 335 24.7 13.5 50.7
2011 339 26.0 13.0 46
2012 327 23.7 13.7 53.2
2013 363 27.9 12.9 49.9
2014 388 29.9 12.9 60.6
2015 381 34.0 11.2 64.6
2016 451 38.0 11.8 61.4
2017 432 33.9 12.7 68.1
2018 457 37.0 12.3 68.7
2019 444 36.2 12.2 66.4
2020 471 35.7 13.1 67.7
2021 445 36.7 12.0 65.8
2022 448 37.3 11.9 69.4
2023 454 38.4 11.8 74.4
2024 455 38.5 11.8 68.6

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 Cunningham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 403 58.0 6.9 n/a
1989 346 n/a n/a n/a
1990 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1991 393 19.4 20.2 n/a
1992 374 21.1 17.7 12.6
1993 393 24.0 16.4 21.1
1994 377 22.9 16.5 13.8
1995 358 28.1 12.7 11.2
1996 358 28.1 12.7 11.2
1997 426 44.8 9.5 17.6
1998 429 39.1 11.0 21.9
1999 412 41.2 10.0 32.8
2000 400 39.5 10.1 38.5
2001 407 38.7 10.5 43
2002 443 40.1 11.0 41.1
2003 443 40.1 11.0 41.1
2004 447 42.9 10.4 46.1
2005 408 42.5 9.6 46.3
2006 350 40.2 8.7 49.4
2007 361 25.6 14.1 46.8
2008 358 24.7 14.5 43.3
2009 366 25.8 14.2 46.7
2010 335 24.7 13.5 50.7
2011 339 26.0 13.0 46
2012 327 23.7 13.7 53.2
2013 363 27.9 12.9 49.9
2014 388 29.9 12.9 60.6
2015 381 34.0 11.2 64.6
2016 451 38.0 11.8 61.4
2017 432 33.9 12.7 68.1
2018 457 37.0 12.3 68.7
2019 444 36.2 12.2 66.4
2020 471 35.7 13.1 67.7
2021 445 36.7 12.0 65.8
2022 448 37.3 11.9 69.4
2023 454 38.4 11.8 74.4
2024 455 38.5 11.8 68.6

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 Cunningham School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (12.1%) $8,081 (87.9%) $9,193
2020 $1,289 (11.3%) $10,111 (88.7%) $11,400
2021 $1,043 (8.6%) $11,022 (91.4%) $12,065

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cunningham School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3210th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4302nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cunningham School)2031
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cunningham School)3626
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cunningham School)3825
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham School)4814
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cunningham School)3526
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham School)5228
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4740
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cunningham School)4019
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444454
 2.3%
African American2735
 29.6%
American Indian22
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic115171
 48.7%
Pacific Islander00
White260211
 18.8%
Two or More Races3534
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%74.4%
 8%


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Students at Cunningham School are 48% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Students who attend Cunningham School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McNiel Middle
High : Rider High School

Cunningham School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Cunningham 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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