- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wylie, TX
P M Akin El
Federal NCES profile for P M Akin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484653006634
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P M Akin El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
P M Akin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P M Akin El ranks #5 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
P M Akin El held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484653006634 · Wylie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.2:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
P M Akin El held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
P M Akin El 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 583
P M Akin El
583 students
What this shows P M Akin El reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How P M Akin El compares
P M Akin 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 17.7%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, P M Akin El 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 P M Akin El 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P M Akin El'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 other 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about P M Akin El
How many students attend P M Akin El?
P M Akin El has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at P M Akin El?
The student-teacher ratio at P M Akin El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 P M Akin El?
25.4% of students at P M Akin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P M Akin El?
The largest demographic group at P M Akin El is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P M Akin El?
P M Akin El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 P M Akin El rank among schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, P M Akin El ranks #5 of 9 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 schools in Wylie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides P M Akin El, 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.