Wharton El
Wharton, TX · Wharton ISD
Regular public school · Grades 2-5 · Rural, fringe
4,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
2030 E BOLING HWY, Wharton, TX 77488
(979)532-6882NCES ID 484538012197Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wharton El 4,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 332 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 461 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.1% | 61.4% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Black | 27.7% | 25.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 17.1% | 10.0% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $221K in zip 77488 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wharton El
- –C G Sivells ElWharton ISD · 1 mi awayCompare
- #1813Newgulf ElBoling ISD · 11.4 mi away1,813th of 4,406
ELA 58% ▲26 · Math 45% ▲26Compare - #2170East Bernard ElEast Bernard ISD · 14.4 mi away2,170th of 4,406
ELA 54% ▲22 · Math 42% ▲23Compare - #383Needville ElNeedville ISD · 14.8 mi away383rd of 4,406
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- #2169Northside ElEl Campo ISD · 15.1 mi away2,169th of 4,406
ELA 45% ▲13 · Math 51% ▲32Compare - #1890Beasley ElLamar CISD · 15.2 mi away1,890th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▲20 · Math 50% ▲31Compare - #3183Hutchins ElEl Campo ISD · 15.4 mi away3,183rd of 4,406
ELA 39% ▲7 · Math 40% ▲21Compare
What school district is Wharton El in?
Wharton El is part of the Wharton ISD district in Wharton, Texas.
Is Wharton El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wharton El 4,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wharton El?
Hispanic 61%, Black 25%, White 10%, Two or more races 3% (461 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wharton El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77488 is $221K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.