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William J Winkley Elementary

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William J Winkley Elementary ranks 940 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

940^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

William J Winkley Elementary in Leander, TX, is a high-performing school serving 763 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, and it is part of the highly-rated Leander Independent School District (Isd). The school has a strong track record, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade, with a healthy student-teacher ratio of 14.6. It serves a relatively affluent community, with only 12% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch in the 2024-2025 school year.

Winkley stands out as a clear academic leader in its immediate area, outperforming many nearby schools. For example, its 3rd-grade reading proficiency of 70% is significantly higher than the district average of 60.25% and far exceeds the 31.76% proficiency at nearby Christine Camacho Elementary. While Winkley is the highest-ranked traditional public school within about three miles, it is notably outperformed by the nearby Basis Cedar Park Pri, a charter school that ranks in the 99th percentile. This contrast highlights the ceiling of performance for a traditional public school compared to a specialized charter. Interestingly, Winkley is located just 0.5 miles from Patricia Knowles Elementary, which has a much higher free/reduced lunch rate of 45.83% and ranks in the 16th percentile, illustrating a significant performance divide within the same neighborhood.

While Winkley excels in reading and early-grade math, there is a notable dip in 5th-grade math performance, with only 47.15% of students proficient, which is below the district average. The school is exceptionally effective with English Language Learner and Special Education students, ranking in the 80th and 79th percentiles respectively. However, it struggles to challenge its highest-achieving students, as its Gifted and Talented program ranks in only the 40th percentile. This suggests that while Winkley provides a strong overall education, parents of advanced learners may want to explore additional enrichment opportunities.

763

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,045

Per pupil spending ?

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641

(512) 570-6700

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend William J Winkley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Running Brushy Middle
High:	Leander High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.2%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Asian:

17.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 85th percentile in 2023 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 85th-percentile peak (2023) to 80th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg59%

Texas avg51%

940^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 30Elementary Schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd)

195^th of 951Leander Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	940 of 4627	79.7%	★★★★☆
2025	71.8	1052 of 4651	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	947 of 4710	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.4	705 of 4647	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	701 of 4581	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.6	717 of 4578	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.7	717 of 4479	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	834 of 4359	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	78.5	761 of 4329	82.4%	★★★★☆
2016	71.8	1167 of 4286	72.8%	★★★★☆
2015	64.0	1560 of 4320	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.9	2103 of 4260	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.5	1468 of 4221	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.1	974 of 4206	76.8%	★★★★☆
2011	59.4	1856 of 4095	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.7	1602 of 3937	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.2	1148 of 3884	70.4%	★★★★☆
2008	65.7	1315 of 3768	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.3	2240 of 3724	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	1059 of 2406	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.5	805 of 1905	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.4	1367 of 2443	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.2	676 of 2443	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	861 of 2421	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.0	1766 of 2444	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	77.4	319 of 2515	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	93.4	73 of 2483	97.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	570 of 999	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.0	453 of 814	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.1	572 of 1045	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.8	343 of 1015	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	610 of 957	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.4	445 of 967	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.8	782 of 1009	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.4	667 of 1005	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	42.1	2662 of 4461	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.4	1875 of 4331	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.5	2068 of 4295	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.6	3058 of 4240	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	71.7	579 of 2918	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	871 of 3668	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	353 of 3556	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	69.3	719 of 3487	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	30.6	2631 of 3446	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	854 of 4575	81.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.0	770 of 3744	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	834 of 4658	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	640 of 4588	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.3	587 of 4561	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	1154 of 4499	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	802 of 4348	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	793 of 4306	81.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	1857 of 3075	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.0	1503 of 2619	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.7	1195 of 2980	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.6	1380 of 2958	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	1592 of 3006	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.2	1892 of 3184	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.4	1818 of 3106	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	1381 of 4413	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	1287 of 3644	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	1883 of 4465	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	2174 of 4401	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.0	796 of 4376	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	689 of 4329	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	85.7	300 of 4188	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	72.2	771 of 4168	81.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	2542 of 4520	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	65.0	981 of 3705	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	46.0	2484 of 4594	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.1	2427 of 4477	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.5	2561 of 4451	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.7	1788 of 4309	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.9	2570 of 4264	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.4	1043 of 4582	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	69.2	939 of 3739	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	1128 of 4647	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.0	796 of 4585	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	841 of 4563	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	86.1	488 of 4498	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	80.2	634 of 4357	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	910 of 4319	78.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	348 of 1106	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.0	517 of 975	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.1	308 of 1128	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	131 of 1099	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	86.1	74 of 1004	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	57.4	472 of 1112	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.0	809 of 1046	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	905 of 4301	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	51.3	1501 of 3549	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	1536 of 4292	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	1481 of 4086	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	1326 of 3952	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.2	437 of 3799	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	816 of 3684	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	827 of 3558	76.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.6	1424 of 3006	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.5	1186 of 2612	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	1374 of 3108	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	1134 of 3106	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.1	1090 of 3082	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	1126 of 3082	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.4	1218 of 3142	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	1295 of 3127	58.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)80th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)69th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2026)56th percentile-24 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-27 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)44th percentile-36 vs school

Asian (2026)43rd percentile-37 vs school

At Risk (2022)40th percentile-44 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)40th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading67%+13 vs state

Mathematics56%+9 vs state

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

We moved our child from another LISD school where there was a bullying issue that was handled poorly. The environment and the incredible staff at Winkley has been a welcome refreshing change. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
William J Winkley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Pow Wow	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-6700	763	52	14.6	12.1%	383 (50.2%)	32 (4.2%)	155 (20.3%)	131 (17.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.7%)	74.9	940^th of 4627 public elementary schools	79.7%		71.8	1052^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	77.4%	112							70.0	67.2	65.0	61.0	60.2	47.2	$8,045
Patricia Knowles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Cougar Country Dr	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-6200	683	65	10.5	45.8%	169 (24.7%)	12 (1.8%)	450 (65.9%)	24 (3.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	22.9	3877^th of 4627 public elementary schools	16.2%		30.9	3375^th of 4651 public elementary schools	27.4%	502	21.4	9.1	12.5				40.8	40.5	53.0	27.3	27.2	19.3	$11,222
Whitestone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-7400	855	64	13.4	18.1%	385 (45.0%)	23 (2.7%)	297 (34.7%)	103 (12.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.1%)	64.7	1366^th of 4627 public elementary schools	70.5%		62.3	1471^st of 4651 public elementary schools	68.4%	105	8.3	20.0	50.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	64.2	56.2	71.3	53.5	44.0	45.2	$9,028
C C Mason Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-5500	691	51	13.6	16.1%	321 (46.5%)	32 (4.6%)	130 (18.8%)	156 (22.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.9%)	62.6	1487^th of 4627 public elementary schools	67.9%		61.2	1518^th of 4651 public elementary schools	67.4%	31							59.3	62.8	66.4	50.0	48.2	41.1	$9,028
Lois F Giddens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Timberwood Dr	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-5600	483	47	10.3	41.2%	170 (35.2%)	46 (9.5%)	130 (26.9%)	75 (15.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (12.2%)	25.4	3729^th of 4627 public elementary schools	19.4%		25.3	3710^th of 4651 public elementary schools	20.2%	19							44.0	38.6	43.2	25.5	46.7	11.4	$11,409
Block House Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	401 Creek Run Dr	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-7600	468	34	13.6	19.7%	243 (51.9%)	19 (4.1%)	131 (28.0%)	27 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.3%)	51.1	2056^th of 4627 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.5	1603^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	65.5%	453							55.2	56.8	67.9	43.3	40.2	31.0	$9,227
Pleasant Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Horizon Park	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-6400	720	59	12.2	22.1%	307 (42.6%)	35 (4.9%)	164 (22.8%)	147 (20.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.8%)	62.1	1508^th of 4627 public elementary schools	67.4%		59.4	1612^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.3%	104							50.5	76.0	67.5	39.2	58.3	41.7	$9,940
Christine Camacho Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Municipal Dr	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-7800	622	56	11.0	37.3%	273 (43.9%)	47 (7.6%)	235 (37.8%)	28 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.8%)	20.7	4009^th of 4627 public elementary schools	13.4%		24.9	3730^th of 4651 public elementary schools	19.8%	279							31.8	45.3	46.9	26.2	23.2	27.6	$9,754
Basis Cedar Park Pri	Public, Charter	K-5	165 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Basis Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 981-1071	859	51	16.9		37 (4.3%)	4 (0.5%)	20 (2.3%)	760 (88.5%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	99	20^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.5	36^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.2%	16							89.3	87.3	95.5	91.6	86.6	94.8	$5,852
Bagdad Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Deer Creek Dr	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-5900	701	65	10.8	45.5%	149 (21.3%)	26 (3.7%)	438 (62.5%)	61 (8.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.4%)	20	4036^th of 4627 public elementary schools	12.8%		25.1	3723^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	20.0%	313	8.3	15.8	17.4			0.0	36.5	50.8	47.8	19.3	21.2	21.4	$9,714

Frequently Asked Questions about William J Winkley Elementary

What district is William J Winkley Elementary in?

Leander Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of William J Winkley Elementary?

Students at William J Winkley Elementary are 50% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of William J Winkley Elementary attend?

Students who attend William J Winkley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Running Brushy Middle
High : Leander High School

How many students attend William J Winkley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 763 students attended William J Winkley Elementary.

Is William J Winkley Elementary a good school?

William J Winkley Elementary ranks 940^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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