- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willis, TX
W Lloyd Meador El
Federal NCES profile for W Lloyd Meador El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484590011830
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W Lloyd Meador El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W Lloyd Meador El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W Lloyd Meador El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
W Lloyd Meador El held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 484590011830 · Willis, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 19.1:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
W Lloyd Meador El held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W Lloyd Meador 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 706
W Lloyd Meador El
706 students
What this shows W Lloyd Meador El reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How W Lloyd Meador El compares
W Lloyd Meador 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, W Lloyd Meador 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 W Lloyd Meador El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W Lloyd Meador 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about W Lloyd Meador El
How many students attend W Lloyd Meador El?
W Lloyd Meador El has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Lloyd Meador El?
The student-teacher ratio at W Lloyd Meador El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W Lloyd Meador El?
37.0% of students at W Lloyd Meador El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W Lloyd Meador El?
The largest demographic group at W Lloyd Meador El is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W Lloyd Meador El?
W Lloyd Meador El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lloyd Meador El rank among elementary schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, W Lloyd Meador El ranks #2 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 W Lloyd Meador 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.