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William J Winkley El

2100 POW WOW, LEANDER, TX 78641

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 497 of 2935 in Texas

Top schools in Leander
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

William J Winkley El

2100 POW WOW, LEANDER, TX 78641

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 497 of 2935 in Texas

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About William J Winkley El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 68% in Reading.
53
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
745
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.28%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic 20.67%
Black 3.62%
Two+ Races 8.32%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
51.28%
Asian
15.7%
Hispanic
20.67%
Black
3.62%
Two+ Races
8.32%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 745
48.05%
358 Female
51.95%
387 Male

Student Population

745 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

745 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

William J Winkley El Contact Information

Address

2100 POW WOW, LEANDER, TX 78641

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Phone

(512) 570-6700

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TOP 497 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at William J Winkley El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

William J Winkley Elementary School kept its #1,706 Texas ranking for the 2024-25 school year. This meant the school remained in the top third of Texas elementary schools. The school's PTA remains one of the more actively engaged parent organizations in the LISD western elementary cluster, supporting enrichment programming and community events throughout each semester. Winkley's Crystal Falls and Pow Wow neighborhood community, where only 10% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, remains one of the higher-income campuses in the Leander ISD elementary network.

FAQ

Q1. What earned Winkley Elementary its US News award?

Ans. William J Winkley Elementary earned a US News Best Elementary Schools badge through consistent STAAR performance placing the school in the top third of Texas elementary schools. The results have held across multiple testing cycles, not just a single strong year.

Q2. Does Winkley Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, William J Winkley Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented program through Leander ISD. The referral cycle opens each fall families who think their child might qualify should speak with the classroom teacher first or call the school at (512) 570-2400.

Q3. What after-school programs does Winkley Elementary offer?

Ans. William J. Winkley Elementary School is part of the LISD's after-school extended learning programs. The school's PTA also plays a key role, coordinating community events and enrichment activities all year long.

Q4. What is the feeder pattern for Winkley Elementary?

Ans. William J Winkley Elementary students typically continue to Leander Middle School within LISD and then on to Leander High School. Both schools serve the same Crystal Falls and Pow Wow neighborhoods on the western side of the city.

Q5. How does Winkley Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. William J Winkley Elementary uses ParentSquare as its main family communication platform for announcements, teacher updates, and event reminders.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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