Public elementary schoolGrades K–4Wylie ISD

Wally Watkins Elementary

1301 Elm Rd, Wylie, TX 75098 · (972) 429-2580

A
95 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 95).
826students
14students per teacher
95.8%attendance
3rdof 12 Wylie ISD elementary schools
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AAAAABARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Wally Watkins Elementary has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 95

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 95

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 96

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Wally Watkins Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Wylie ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level94%
Meets grade level82%
Wylie ISD elementary schools: 77.2%
Masters grade level56%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

826students in 2024–25Down 2% from 846 the year before
14students per teacher59 full-time teachers
18.1average class sizeWylie ISD elementary schools: 17.9
7.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,845average teacher base pay
18%from low-income familiesWylie ISD elementary schools: 28.9%
13.3%English learners
7.3%in gifted & talented
5.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 49%African American 17.3%Hispanic 14.2%Asian 13.1%Two or More Races 6.4%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AP M Akin ElementaryWylie ISD · 92 · 1.3 mi AR F Hartman ElementaryWylie ISD · 96 · 1.6 mi AKreymer ElementaryWylie ISD · 94 · 1.8 mi AT F Birmingham ElementaryWylie ISD · 93 · 2.4 mi ACheri Cox ElementaryWylie ISD · 94 · 2.6 mi BLiberty Grove ElementaryGarland ISD · 87 · 2.9 mi PVeritas AcademyPrivate · PK–9 · 0.5 mi PWylie Preparatory AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Wally Watkins Elementary

What is Wally Watkins Elementary’s TEA rating?

Wally Watkins Elementary earned an A (95 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (95) in 2025.

What grades does Wally Watkins Elementary serve?

Grades K–4. It’s part of Wylie ISD, at 1301 Elm Rd in Wylie.

How many students go to Wally Watkins Elementary?

826 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 846 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Wally Watkins Elementary compare with other Wylie ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 12 Wylie ISD elementary schools. 92% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Wally Watkins Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Wylie ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.