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Fowler Elementary

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Fowler Elementary ranks 858 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

858^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Fowler Elementary in Wichita Falls, TX, is a high-performing PK-5 school serving 490 students within the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd), consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 81st percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. This school stands out as a clear academic leader in the district, significantly outperforming many nearby schools. For example, while Fowler ranks in the 81st percentile, other schools like Scotland Park Elementary (11th percentile) and Southern Hills Elementary (15th percentile) rank much lower. Even schools within the same neighborhood, such as Jefferson Elementary (32nd percentile), located just 0.85 miles away, show a stark contrast in performance.

Fowler’s academic excellence is evident in its superior STAAR test scores across all grades and subjects, which often exceed both the district and state averages. In 4th-grade math, 73.68% of Fowler students were proficient, compared to the district average of 48.9% and the state average of 49.28%. Similarly, in 4th-grade reading, 71.43% of Fowler students were proficient, far surpassing the district average of 44.3% and the state average of 53.04%. The school’s closest competitor, West Foundation Elementary, also earns a 4-star rating, but Fowler excels in 4th-grade subjects, while West Foundation shines in 3rd-grade. Fowler has maintained its 4-star rating for three consecutive years, a feat unmatched by any other nearby school, demonstrating remarkable consistency and sustained success.

What truly sets Fowler apart is its exceptional performance with specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-15% of the state. The school serves a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (53.27%), yet it achieves outstanding results for low socio-economic status students (87th percentile) and special education students (89th percentile). This success in closing achievement gaps makes Fowler a potential model for other schools in the district with higher poverty rates, such as Zundelowitz Elementary (90.86% free/reduced lunch). With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, Fowler provides a supportive environment where all students can thrive.

490

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,780

Per pupil spending ?

53.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5100 Ridgecrest Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310-3132

(940) 235-1152

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.2%

Hispanic:

29.8%

African American:

9.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (63% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg45%

Texas avg51%

858^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 14Elementary Schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

617^th of 951Wichita Falls 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	77.2	858 of 4627	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	758 of 4651	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	898 of 4710	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	61.8	1523 of 4647	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	1295 of 4581	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	1041 of 4578	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	58.8	1577 of 4479	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	1432 of 4359	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.1	1436 of 4329	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	81.6	664 of 4286	84.5%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	1185 of 4320	72.6%	★★★★☆
2014	83.5	536 of 4260	87.4%	★★★★☆
2013	79.3	684 of 4221	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	60.5	1663 of 4206	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.8	923 of 4095	77.5%	★★★★☆
2010	75.1	777 of 3937	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.9	558 of 3884	85.6%	★★★★☆
2008	78.3	568 of 3768	84.9%	★★★★☆
2007	77.1	609 of 3724	83.6%	★★★★☆
2006	83.0	265 of 3476	92.4%	★★★★★
2005	77.5	580 of 3475	83.3%	★★★★☆
2004	70.9	929 of 3465	73.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.0	124 of 2406	94.8%	★★★★★
2025	60.4	601 of 1905	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.8	932 of 2443	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	981 of 2443	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.8	1889 of 2421	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.2	1716 of 2444	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.8	2215 of 2515	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.0	1331 of 2483	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	65.7	316 of 957	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.3	679 of 967	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.9	852 of 1009	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.3	589 of 1005	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	42.8	2608 of 4461	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.1	2489 of 4331	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.8	2980 of 4295	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.6	2606 of 4240	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	480 of 1643	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.6	680 of 3668	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	478 of 3556	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.6	878 of 3487	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	345 of 3446	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	65.2	828 of 3333	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	562 of 3226	82.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	730 of 4575	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	69.3	905 of 3744	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	882 of 4658	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	1655 of 4588	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	1378 of 4561	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.1	1053 of 4499	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	61.7	1411 of 4348	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.0	1540 of 4306	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	424 of 3075	86.2%	★★★★☆
2025	75.5	330 of 2619	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	1198 of 2980	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.5	1384 of 2958	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.7	853 of 3006	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	53.0	1902 of 3184	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.1	1261 of 3106	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	1353 of 4413	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.3	625 of 3644	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	59.4	1497 of 4465	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.1	2754 of 4401	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.3	2551 of 4376	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.1	1926 of 4329	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	1787 of 4188	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.7	1556 of 4168	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.4	580 of 4520	87.2%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	477 of 3705	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	953 of 4594	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.4	1554 of 4521	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.0	1817 of 4477	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	1630 of 4451	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.3	2827 of 4309	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	1726 of 4264	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	1037 of 4582	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	82.3	506 of 3739	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	921 of 4647	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.5	1411 of 4585	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	1268 of 4563	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	1005 of 4498	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	54.3	1754 of 4357	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.9	1388 of 4319	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	646 of 1106	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.8	462 of 975	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	472 of 1128	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.9	706 of 1099	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.3	678 of 1004	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.4	373 of 961	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.4	672 of 1112	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.0	575 of 1046	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	481 of 4301	88.8%	★★★★☆
2025	59.9	1063 of 3549	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	1058 of 4292	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	936 of 4086	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.0	1117 of 3952	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	51.7	1330 of 3799	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.2	2275 of 3684	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.3	1623 of 3558	54.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	958 of 3006	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.8	752 of 2612	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	665 of 3108	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	51.4	1553 of 3106	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.6	1144 of 3082	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	1086 of 3082	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.3	1837 of 3142	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.4	1876 of 3127	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

African American (2026)95th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2026)89th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)87th percentile+6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)86th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)84th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)71st percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)68th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2022)67th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)42nd percentile-40 vs school

At Risk (2022)42nd percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading67%+13 vs state

Mathematics59%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Fowler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Ridgecrest Dr	Wichita Falls	76310	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1152	490	33	14.8	53.3%	246 (50.2%)	44 (9.0%)	146 (29.8%)	18 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.9%)	77.2	858^th of 4627 public elementary schools	81.5%		79.7	758^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.7%	100	60.5	71.4	69.5	45.4	73.7	60.0	$8,780
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4628 Mistletoe Dr	Wichita Falls	76310	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1168	322	26	12.4	64.3%	135 (41.9%)	41 (12.7%)	114 (35.4%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.2%)	33.8	3169^th of 4627 public elementary schools	31.5%		46.5	2349^th of 4651 public elementary schools	49.5%	820	46.9	46.4	37.7	34.7	39.3	41.5	$11,571
Cunningham School	Public	PK, KG-5	4107 Phillips Dr	Wichita Falls	76308	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1144	437	38	11.5	66.6%	202 (46.2%)	31 (7.1%)	157 (35.9%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.4%)	36.1	3016^th of 4627 public elementary schools	34.8%		33.8	3202^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	31.2%	186	47.7	30.2	45.6	32.3	61.5	35.7	$11,863
Milam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Boren Ave	Wichita Falls	76308	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1176	430	31	13.8	61.9%	164 (38.1%)	48 (11.2%)	162 (37.7%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.7%)	62.7	1480^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.0%		56.8	1735^th of 4651 public elementary schools	62.7%	255	55.6	52.9	60.0	58.7	60.8	41.7	$11,097
West Foundation Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5220 Lk Wellington Pkwy	Wichita Falls	76310	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 235-1192	381	24	15.8	39.6%	201 (52.8%)	24 (6.3%)	80 (21.0%)	39 (10.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.9%)	77.1	863^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	81.3%		77.9	838^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.0%	25	69.5	56.5	68.2	64.4	58.7	59.1	$11,759
Crockett Elementary	Public	K-5	3015 Ave I	Wichita Falls	76309	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1140	477	29	16.5	69.4%	186 (39.0%)	37 (7.8%)	206 (43.2%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.4%)	61.8	1527^th of 4627 public elementary schools	67.0%		59.4	1610^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.4%	83	52.0	55.4	57.5	37.7	65.9	60.0	$8,770
Fain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1562 Norman St	Wichita Falls	76302	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1148	430	24	18.0	67.0%	163 (37.9%)	72 (16.7%)	132 (30.7%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.3%)	34.5	3121^st of 4627 public elementary schools	32.5%		33.3	3240^th of 4651 public elementary schools	30.3%	119	46.4	52.5	46.4	29.0	37.9	36.4	$8,105
Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	2112 Speedway Ave	Wichita Falls	76308	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1156	442	30	14.8	52.3%	197 (44.6%)	46 (10.4%)	151 (34.2%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.5%)	61.6	1534^th of 4627 public elementary schools	66.8%		57.6	1692^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	63.6%	158	45.1	58.5	71.8	45.1	53.1	51.3	$8,861
Zundelowitz Elementary	Public	K-5	1706 Polk	Wichita Falls	76309	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1164	514	33	15.8	90.9%	75 (14.6%)	39 (7.6%)	372 (72.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	12.7	4395^th of 4627 public elementary schools	5.0%		13.7	4347^th of 4651 public elementary schools	6.5%	48	26.9	33.3	23.4	22.1	38.5	20.2	$8,704
Southern Hills Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3920 Armory Rd	Wichita Falls	76302	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1188	521	31	16.8	82.7%	96 (18.4%)	48 (9.2%)	349 (67.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	22	3938^th of 4627 public elementary schools	14.9%		13.6	4353^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	6.4%	415	33.3	34.3	38.6	24.6	31.4	45.7	$8,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler Elementary

What district is Fowler Elementary in?

Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Fowler Elementary?

Students at Fowler Elementary are 50% White, 30% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Fowler Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 490 students attended Fowler Elementary.

Is Fowler Elementary a good school?

Fowler Elementary ranks 858^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Fowler Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fowler Elementary usually go on to attend:

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