- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tyler, TX
W L Kissam Int
Federal NCES profile for W L Kissam Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481365005767
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W L Kissam Int earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W L Kissam Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W L Kissam Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
W L Kissam Int held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481365005767 · Tyler, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 13.5:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapel Hill H S (990 students)
W L Kissam Int held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W L Kissam Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapel Hill H
Chapel Hill H S
990 students
- This school
W L Kissam Int
675 students
- Wise El
Wise El
593 students
- Chapel Hill J
Chapel Hill J H
426 students
- Jackson El 388
Jackson El
388 students
What this shows W L Kissam Int reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How W L Kissam Int compares
W L Kissam Int 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,442
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 147 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
White 21.5%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, W L Kissam Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chapel Hill Isd reports $12,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W L Kissam Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wise El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W L Kissam Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about W L Kissam Int
How many students attend W L Kissam Int?
W L Kissam Int has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W L Kissam Int?
The student-teacher ratio at W L Kissam Int is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W L Kissam Int?
78.9% of students at W L Kissam Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W L Kissam Int?
The largest demographic group at W L Kissam Int is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W L Kissam Int?
W L Kissam Int has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 W L Kissam Int rank among elementary schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, W L Kissam Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chapel Hill Isd?
Besides W L Kissam Int, Chapel Hill Isd also operates Chapel Hill H S (990 students), Wise El (593 students), and Chapel Hill J H (426 students). See the Chapel Hill Isd district page for the complete list.