Enrollment
512
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crandall, TX
Nola Kathryn Wilson El
Federal NCES profile for Nola Kathryn Wilson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481551007052
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nola Kathryn Wilson El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Crandall · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nola Kathryn Wilson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nola Kathryn Wilson El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Crandall, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nola Kathryn Wilson El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nola Kathryn Wilson El
Nola Kathryn Wilson El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Crandall, Texas, enrolling 512 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #852.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Crandall Isd spends $10,553 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students) and Crandall Middle (1,038 students) alongside Nola Kathryn Wilson El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nola Kathryn Wilson El compares
Nola Kathryn Wilson El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$10,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Nola Kathryn Wilson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crandall Isd, which includes Nola Kathryn Wilson El.
$10,553
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.1%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nola Kathryn Wilson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crandall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noble Reed | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Walker El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W a Martin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nola Kathryn Wilson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nola Kathryn Wilson El
How many students attend Nola Kathryn Wilson El?
Nola Kathryn Wilson El has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crandall, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nola Kathryn Wilson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Nola Kathryn Wilson El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Nola Kathryn Wilson El?
51.0% of students at Nola Kathryn Wilson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nola Kathryn Wilson El?
The largest demographic group at Nola Kathryn Wilson El is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Crandall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nola Kathryn Wilson El?
Nola Kathryn Wilson El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nola Kathryn Wilson El rank among schools in Crandall?
By Resource Investment Index, Nola Kathryn Wilson El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Crandall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crandall on the city page.
Is Nola Kathryn Wilson El a good school?
Nola Kathryn Wilson El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crandall Isd?
Besides Nola Kathryn Wilson El, Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students), Crandall Middle (1,038 students), and Noble Reed (800 students). See the Crandall Isd district page for the complete list.
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