- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willis, TX
Parmley El
Federal NCES profile for Parmley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484590005226
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parmley El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parmley El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parmley El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Parmley El held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 484590005226 · Willis, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 17.5:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Parmley El held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parmley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willis H S
Willis H S
2,809 students
- Robert P Brabh
Robert P Brabham Middle
1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Mid 901
Lynn Lucas Middle
901 students
- Eddie Ruth Lag 779
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
779 students
- C C Hardy El 756
C C Hardy El
756 students
- This school 631
Parmley El
631 students
What this shows Parmley El reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parmley El compares
Parmley 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$9,720
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 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Parmley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parmley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parmley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parmley El
How many students attend Parmley El?
Parmley El has 631 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parmley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Parmley El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parmley El?
68.3% of students at Parmley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parmley El?
The largest demographic group at Parmley El is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parmley El?
Parmley El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Parmley El rank among elementary schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Parmley El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Willis, 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 Willis on the city page.
What other schools are in Willis Isd?
Besides Parmley El, Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students), Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students), and Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.