School Overview
It appears there is a slight discrepancy in the information provided regarding **John G. Tower Elementary**.

While the address provided (5200 Hooper Dr, Wichita Falls, TX) is historically associated with John G. Tower Elementary, it is part of the **Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD)**, not the Burkburnett Independent School District (the website link you provided belongs to Burkburnett ISD).

Here is a summary of the school based on its status within the Wichita Falls community:

John G. Tower Elementary is a public school serving students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. Located in the eastern part of the city, the school is named in honor of John G. Tower, who served as a prominent U.S. Senator from Texas. The school focuses on providing a foundational K–5 education, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to foster a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

As a neighborhood school, Tower Elementary plays an essential role in the local community by providing extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to enhance student development. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, aiming to equip students with the necessary tools for academic success and social growth as they prepare to transition into the middle school level within the Wichita Falls ISD system.

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*Note: If you are looking for specific enrollment data, current school ratings (such as those from the Texas Education Agency), or updated event calendars, you should visit the official **[Wichita Falls ISD website](https://www.wfisd.net)** rather than the Burkburnett ISD link, as the school operates under the former's administration.*
448
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN G TOWER EL
Demographic Student Count
White240
Hispanic81
Black59
Asian8
Two or More51
American Indian5
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    240 (53.6%)
  • Hispanic
    81 (18.1%)
  • Black
    59 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    51 (11.4%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9%)
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: BURKBURNETT ISD
Phone: (940)855-3221
Website: http://www.burkburnettisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 80
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN G TOWER EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten59
Kindergarten67
Grade 157
Grade 272
Grade 370
Grade 471
Grade 552
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN G TOWER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22249.6%
Male22650.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)