H O WHITEHURST EL

GROESBECK ISD
801 S ELLIS
GROESBECK, TX 76642
470 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
H.O. Whitehurst Elementary is a public school located in Groesbeck, Texas, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Groesbeck Independent School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, aiming to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive community setting.

The school is known for its role in the small, tight-knit Groesbeck community, where it emphasizes a personalized approach to student learning. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, H.O. Whitehurst strives to create a positive transition into the formal school system, encouraging both academic growth and character development. Through its faculty and staff, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success as they progress into the upper elementary and middle school grades within the district.
470
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    251 (53.4%)
  • Hispanic
    136 (28.9%)
  • Black
    36 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    36 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GROESBECK ISD
Phone: (254)729-4104
Website: http://es.groesbeckisd.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 96
Gender Ratio