Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, William Lee Hastings 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Lee Hastings Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
529 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Lee Hastings 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 William Lee Hastings Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#7232 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
54%
Black
41%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hastings Hawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Lee Hastings Elementary School's ranking?
William Lee Hastings Elementary School is ranked #7232 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William Lee Hastings Elementary School often compared to?
William Lee Hastings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmeadows Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William Lee Hastings Elementary School?
529 students attend William Lee Hastings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of William Lee Hastings Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Lee Hastings Elementary School?
William Lee Hastings Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Lee Hastings Elementary School offer ?
William Lee Hastings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is William Lee Hastings Elementary School part of?
William Lee Hastings Elementary School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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