- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willis, TX
Roark Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Roark Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484590013691
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roark Early Education Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roark Early Education Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roark Early Education Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Roark Early Education Center held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 484590013691 · Willis, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 23.2:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Roark Early Education Center held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roark Early Education Center 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 348
Roark Early Education Center
348 students
What this shows Roark Early Education Center reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roark Early Education Center compares
Roark Early Education Center 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 31.3%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Roark Early Education Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roark Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roark Early Education Center'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 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roark Early Education Center
How many students attend Roark Early Education Center?
Roark Early Education Center has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roark Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Roark Early Education Center is 23.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roark Early Education Center?
78.4% of students at Roark Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roark Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Roark Early Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roark Early Education Center?
Roark Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Roark Early Education Center rank among schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Roark Early Education Center ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Willis on the city page.
What other schools are in Willis Isd?
Besides Roark Early Education Center, 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.