Enrollment
675
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W L Kissam Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W L Kissam Int
W L Kissam Int is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 675 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #274.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 160 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 675 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 147 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chapel Hill Isd also operates Chapel Hill H S (990 students) and Wise El (593 students) alongside W L Kissam Int.
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 W L Kissam Int compares
W L Kissam Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,959
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chapel Hill Isd, which includes W L Kissam Int.
$11,959
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W L Kissam Int a good school?
W L Kissam Int earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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