WILCHESTER EL

wce.springbranchisd.com

854 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilchester Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Memorial area of Houston, Texas, serving students in the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and a supportive, community-centered environment. As a neighborhood school, Wilchester emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and character development in its students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a robust Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that enhances the educational experience through various programs and enrichment opportunities. Its curriculum focuses on core subjects while fostering a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement and leadership. With its focus on personalized learning and a nurturing atmosphere, Wilchester Elementary remains a cornerstone institution for families living within the Spring Branch district.

854

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILCHESTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	106
Black	22
Asian	78
Two or More	36
American Indian	4

White
608 (71.2%)
Hispanic
106 (12.4%)
Asian
78 (9.1%)
Two or More
36 (4.2%)
Black
22 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-7700
Website:	http://wce.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 45

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILCHESTER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	146
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILCHESTER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	50.9%
Male	419	49.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th