- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, TX
Roy J Wollam El
Federal NCES profile for Roy J Wollam El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483927006323
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy J Wollam El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy J Wollam El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy J Wollam El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Santa Fe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Roy J Wollam El held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 483927006323 · Santa Fe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 15.1:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe H S (1,314 students)
Roy J Wollam El held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roy J Wollam El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe H S
Santa Fe H S
1,314 students
- Santa Fe J H
Santa Fe J H
1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak
Dan J Kubacak El
730 students
- William F Barn
William F Barnett El
640 students
- This school
Roy J Wollam El
618 students
- Coastal Altern 4
Coastal Alternative Program
4 students
What this shows Roy J Wollam El reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy J Wollam El compares
Roy J Wollam 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$13,289
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 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Roy J Wollam El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roy J Wollam El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan J Kubacak El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William F Barnett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coastal Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Roy J Wollam El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roy J Wollam El
How many students attend Roy J Wollam El?
Roy J Wollam El has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy J Wollam El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy J Wollam El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy J Wollam El?
56.3% of students at Roy J Wollam El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy J Wollam El?
The largest demographic group at Roy J Wollam El is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy J Wollam El?
Roy J Wollam El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Roy J Wollam El rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy J Wollam El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Santa Fe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Isd?
Besides Roy J Wollam El, Santa Fe Isd also operates Santa Fe H S (1,314 students), Santa Fe J H (1,003 students), and Dan J Kubacak El (730 students). See the Santa Fe Isd district page for the complete list.