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Patricia Knowles Elementary School vs. Whitestone Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Patricia Knowles Elementary School
2101 Cougar Country Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Whitestone Elementary School
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Whitestone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patricia Knowles 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 888 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
694 students
888 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patricia Knowles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitestone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patricia Knowles Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitestone Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patricia Knowles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitestone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patricia Knowles Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitestone Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5458 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1172 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patricia Knowles Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitestone Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
59%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia Knowles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitestone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia Knowles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitestone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia Knowles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitestone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Patricia Knowles Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitestone Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
124
1
Kindergarten Students
90
103
Grade 1 Students
87
159
Grade 2 Students
106
149
Grade 3 Students
102
163
Grade 4 Students
101
162
Grade 5 Students
84
151

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitestone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitestone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitestone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitestone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitestone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patricia Knowles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitestone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitestone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patricia Knowles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitestone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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