- Enrollment
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royse City, TX
W R (Bill) Fort El
Federal NCES profile for W R (Bill) Fort El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483822011002
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W R (Bill) Fort El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W R (Bill) Fort El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W R (Bill) Fort El ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Royse City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483822011002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
W R (Bill) Fort El grew from 614 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 483822011002 · Royse City, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 16.6:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Royse City H S (2,834 students)
W R (Bill) Fort El grew from 614 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+21.5%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W R (Bill) Fort El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royse City H S
Royse City H S
2,834 students
- Ouida Baley Mi
Ouida Baley Middle
1,224 students
- Bobby Summers 1,066
Bobby Summers Middle
1,066 students
- Miss May Verno 790
Miss May Vernon El
790 students
- Ruth Cherry El 772
Ruth Cherry El
772 students
- This school 762
W R (Bill) Fort El
762 students
What this shows W R (Bill) Fort El reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How W R (Bill) Fort El compares
W R (Bill) Fort El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,652
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 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, W R (Bill) Fort El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royse City Isd reports $10,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W R (Bill) Fort El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouida Baley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby Summers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miss May Vernon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Cherry El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W R (Bill) Fort El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about W R (Bill) Fort El
How many students attend W R (Bill) Fort El?
W R (Bill) Fort El has 762 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royse City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R (Bill) Fort El?
The student-teacher ratio at W R (Bill) Fort El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W R (Bill) Fort El?
30.8% of students at W R (Bill) Fort El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W R (Bill) Fort El?
The largest demographic group at W R (Bill) Fort El is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Royse City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W R (Bill) Fort El?
W R (Bill) Fort El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 R (Bill) Fort El rank among elementary schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, W R (Bill) Fort El ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Royse City, 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 Royse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Royse City Isd?
Besides W R (Bill) Fort El, Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students), Ouida Baley Middle (1,224 students), and Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.