- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wylie, TX
Dr Al Draper Intermed
Federal NCES profile for Dr Al Draper Intermed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484653011180
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Al Draper Intermed earns 45/100 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 3
- elementary schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Al Draper Intermed has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Al Draper Intermed ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Dr Al Draper Intermed held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 64.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 484653011180 · Wylie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Dr Al Draper Intermed held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 64.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Al Draper Intermed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- This school 963
Dr Al Draper Intermed
963 students
What this shows Dr Al Draper Intermed reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Al Draper Intermed compares
Dr Al Draper Intermed held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.7%
Asian 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Dr Al Draper Intermed is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Al Draper Intermed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Al Draper Intermed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Al Draper Intermed
How many students attend Dr Al Draper Intermed?
Dr Al Draper Intermed has 963 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Al Draper Intermed?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Al Draper Intermed is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Al Draper Intermed?
22.9% of students at Dr Al Draper Intermed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Al Draper Intermed?
The largest demographic group at Dr Al Draper Intermed is White at 33.7% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Al Draper Intermed?
Dr Al Draper Intermed has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Al Draper Intermed rank among elementary schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Al Draper Intermed ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wylie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wylie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Dr Al Draper Intermed, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.