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Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School (Closed 2009)

500 Abell St
Wharton, TX 77488
Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School?
307 students attend Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School?
Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School offer ?
Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School part of?
Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School is part of Wharton Independent School District.

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