- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commerce, TX
Albert C Williams El
Federal NCES profile for Albert C Williams El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481482005676
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert C Williams El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert C Williams El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert C Williams El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Commerce, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Albert C Williams El grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 481482005676 · Commerce, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.7:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce H S (456 students)
Albert C Williams El grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Albert C Williams El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commerce H S
Commerce H S
456 students
- Commerce El
Commerce El
430 students
- Commerce Middl
Commerce Middle
339 students
- This school
Albert C Williams El
317 students
What this shows Albert C Williams El reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert C Williams El compares
Albert C Williams El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Albert C Williams El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Commerce Isd reports $15,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert C Williams El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commerce El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Commerce Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert C Williams El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert C Williams El
How many students attend Albert C Williams El?
Albert C Williams El has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commerce, TX. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert C Williams El?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert C Williams El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert C Williams El?
70.4% of students at Albert C Williams El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert C Williams El?
The largest demographic group at Albert C Williams El is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Commerce, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert C Williams El?
Albert C Williams El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert C Williams El rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert C Williams El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Commerce, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Commerce Isd?
Besides Albert C Williams El, Commerce Isd also operates Commerce H S (456 students), Commerce El (430 students), and Commerce Middle (339 students). See the Commerce Isd district page for the complete list.