Compare Willow Creek Elementary School with Grand Oaks Elementary School

Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.

We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent elementary schools: Willow Creek Elementary School and Grand Oaks Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the TOMBALL ISD.

Willow Creek Elementary School has a regular student population of 730 with a 15 students/teacher ratio while Grand Oaks Elementary School has 863 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Willow Creek Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 94 in student achievement, 95 in school progress and an impressive100 in closing performance gaps. It scored 97 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.

On the other hand, Grand Oaks Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
A
Excellent
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94
Student Achievement
95
Student Progress
100
Closing Performance Gaps
97
Overall
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
A
Excellent
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91
Student Achievement
85
Student Progress
88
Closing Performance Gaps
90
Overall
Distinction Designations

A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.

Willow Creek Elementary School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Grand Oaks Elementary School did not earn any distinction.

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
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0/7
Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Willow Creek Elementary School. They make up for 47.67% of student population, followed by Hispanics (23.70%), Asians (17.12%), African Americans (6.16%) and Two or More Races (5.07%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.

The student population at Grand Oaks Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 48.90%, followed by Hispanics (29.32%), Asians (9.27%), African Americans (6.60%), Two or More Races (5.21%) and Native Americans (0.70%).

Based on household incomes, Willow Creek Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 26.44% compared to 24.68% at Grand Oaks Elementary School.

In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Willow Creek Elementary School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 11.37% of its student population compared to 9.15% at Grand Oaks Elementary School.

Willow Creek Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 11.10%, gifted and talented students, 10.27%, while 10.14% are in the special education program. Grand Oaks Elementary School bilingual students comprise 9.04%, gifted and talented students, 5.21%, and 10.66% are in the special education program.

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Total Students 730
African American 6.16% (45 students)
Hispanic 23.70% (173 students)
White 47.67% (348 students)
Asian 17.12% (125 students)
Native American 0.00% (0 student)
Two or More Races 5.07% (37 students)
Total Students 100.00% (730 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 26.44% (193 students)
Limited English Proficiency 11.37% (83 students)
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Total Students 863
African American 6.60% (57 students)
Hispanic 29.32% (253 students)
White 48.90% (422 students)
Asian 9.27% (80 students)
Native American 0.70% (6 students)
Two or More Races 5.21% (45 students)
Total Students 100.00% (863 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 24.68% (213 students)
Limited English Proficiency 9.15% (79 students)

Program

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Bilingual 11.10% (81 students)
Gifted & Talented 10.27% (75 students)
Special Education 10.14% (74 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.05% (15 students)
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Bilingual 9.04% (78 students)
Gifted & Talented 5.21% (45 students)
Special Education 10.66% (92 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.80% (16 students)
Staff Profile

48 teachers employed at Willow Creek Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 11.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 16.5 years. The 55 teachers at Grand Oaks Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.7 years.

Of its teaching staff, Willow Creek Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 14 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 24 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while two teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Grand Oaks Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.

In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Willow Creek Elementary School there are 47 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.

At Grand Oaks Elementary School there are 53 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377

Experience

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Over 30 years 2.05% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 29.30% (14 teachers)
10 - 20 years 49.39% (24 teachers)
6 - 10 years 14.55% (7 teachers)
1- 5 years 4.30% (2 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 0.41% (0 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 16.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 11.7 yrs
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Over 30 years 0.00% (0 teacher)
20 - 30 years 7.18% (4 teachers)
10 - 20 years 22.80% (13 teachers)
6 - 10 years 32.85% (18 teachers)
1- 5 years 32.50% (18 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 4.85% (3 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 8.7 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 4.2 yrs

Teacher Type

Willow Creek Elementary School
Directions18302 N ELDRIDGE PKWY, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Female Teachers 97.95% (48 teachers)
Male Teachers 2.05% (1 teacher)
School Admin 2
School Support 7
Edu Aids 11
Special Education 2
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Directions20241 CYPRESS ROSEHILL, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
Female Teachers 96.41% (54 teachers)
Male Teachers 3.59% (2 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 5
Edu Aids 20
Special Education 6
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