The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Winnsboro El
Winnsboro Elementary serves pre-K through second grade in a small East Texas town rooted in farming, timber, and early twentieth-century oil history. The school's enrollment is small and stable, with a student body that is majority white and about a third Hispanic. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic conditions in the town and the surrounding county.
The school's state assessment results, reported from 2018-2019, show proficiency below the midpoint for districts in Wood County across both math and English language arts. In third-grade math, about half of tested students reached proficiency; in fourth-grade math, about one-third did. Third-grade English language arts showed proficiency at about two-fifths, while fourth grade reached approximately two-fifths as well. Because Winnsboro Elementary itself serves only pre-K through second grade, these results reflect outcomes for students in earlier grades at the building before they move on; the test data comes from the school building even though third and fourth grades may be housed elsewhere in the district by test time. No more recent state assessment data was available. A parent may want to ask the district directly about current proficiency trends and what instructional supports are in place for early readers and math learners in the primary grades.
The school is a regular public school, not a magnet or charter. It sits within Winnsboro Independent School District, which has pursued a multi-year expansion of career and technical education beginning in 2021-2022, adding pathways in fields like electrical technology and moving toward a dedicated CTE facility. That investment signals district prioritization of work-ready skills and dual-credit options, though those pathways are not relevant to families with children in pre-K through second grade.
Winnsboro itself is a town with a restored historic downtown centered on Market Street and Main Street, anchored by the Winnsboro Center for the Arts and civic institutions like the Gilbreath Memorial Library. The town economy relies on retail, the school district, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture-related work. Housing values in the area are modest, and families should note that daily travel is by personal vehicle; the town does not have fixed-route public transit. Employment in Winnsboro has grown modestly in recent years, and the town has pursued downtown reinvestment through its Texas Main Street program.
Data on special populations, including English learners and students with Individualized Education Plans, was not available for this school. District discipline data and attendance rates were also not reported. Families seeking detailed information on services for students with learning differences, behavioral supports, or language support should reach out directly to the school.
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