- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Earl & Lottie Wolford El
Federal NCES profile for Earl & Lottie Wolford 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 482985008734
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl & Lottie Wolford El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl & Lottie Wolford El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl & Lottie Wolford El ranks #6 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Earl & Lottie Wolford El held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482985008734 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.4:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Earl & Lottie Wolford El held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Earl & Lottie Wolford El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 389
Earl & Lottie Wolford El
389 students
What this shows Earl & Lottie Wolford El reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl & Lottie Wolford El compares
Earl & Lottie Wolford El 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$11,139
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Earl & Lottie Wolford El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl & Lottie Wolford El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl & Lottie Wolford El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl & Lottie Wolford El
How many students attend Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
Earl & Lottie Wolford El has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl & Lottie Wolford El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
16.5% of students at Earl & Lottie Wolford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
The largest demographic group at Earl & Lottie Wolford El is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
Earl & Lottie Wolford El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Earl & Lottie Wolford El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl & Lottie Wolford El ranks #6 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, 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 Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Earl & Lottie Wolford El, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.