W L Higgins Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W L Higgins Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of W L Higgins Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
66%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W L Higgins Elementary School often compared to?
W L Higgins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aaron Parker Elementary School, Chisum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend W L Higgins Elementary School?
330 students attend W L Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of W L Higgins Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W L Higgins Elementary School?
W L Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W L Higgins Elementary School offer ?
W L Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is W L Higgins Elementary School part of?
W L Higgins Elementary School is part of North Lamar Independent School District.
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