Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wainwright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Wainwright Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Wainwright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wainwright Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7188 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Wainwright Elementary School's ranking?
Wainwright Elementary School is ranked #7188 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wainwright Elementary School often compared to?
Wainwright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wainwright Elementary School?
396 students attend Wainwright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wainwright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wainwright Elementary School?
Wainwright Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wainwright Elementary School offer ?
Wainwright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wainwright Elementary School part of?
Wainwright Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wainwright Elementary School located?
Wainwright Elementary School is located in the Central Northwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Central Northwest.
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