- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willis, TX
Turner El
Federal NCES profile for Turner El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484590006631
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner El has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Turner El held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484590006631 · Willis, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 16.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Turner El held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Turner 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 463
Turner El
463 students
What this shows Turner El reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner El compares
Turner 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Turner 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 Turner El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner El
How many students attend Turner El?
Turner El has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner El?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner El is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner El?
59.0% of students at Turner El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner El?
The largest demographic group at Turner El is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner El?
Turner 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 Turner El rank among elementary schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner El ranks #1 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 Turner 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.