Enrollment
348
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roark Early Education Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roark Early Education Center
Roark Early Education Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Willis, Texas, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 58% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,366 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,343, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (31%) (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding Willis Isd spends $9,590 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students) and Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students) alongside Roark Early Education Center.
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 Roark Early Education Center compares
Roark Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,590
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willis Isd, which includes Roark Early Education Center.
$9,590
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Roark Early Education Center a good school?
Roark Early Education Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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