Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitestone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitestone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Whitestone Elementary School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitestone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitestone Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1172 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
45%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitestone Elementary School's ranking?
Whitestone Elementary School is ranked #1172 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitestone Elementary School often compared to?
Whitestone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William J Winkley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whitestone Elementary School?
855 students attend Whitestone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Whitestone Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitestone Elementary School?
Whitestone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitestone Elementary School offer ?
Whitestone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitestone Elementary School part of?
Whitestone Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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