- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wylie, TX
Wally Watkins El
Federal NCES profile for Wally Watkins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484653012333
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wally Watkins El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Wylie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wally Watkins El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wally Watkins El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Wally Watkins El shrank from 904 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 484653012333 · Wylie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 14.1:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Wally Watkins El shrank from 904 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wally Watkins El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- This school 832
Wally Watkins El
832 students
What this shows Wally Watkins El reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wally Watkins El compares
Wally Watkins El is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,136
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Wally Watkins El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wally Watkins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wally Watkins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wally Watkins El
How many students attend Wally Watkins El?
Wally Watkins El has 832 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wylie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wally Watkins El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wally Watkins El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Wally Watkins El?
18.6% of students at Wally Watkins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wally Watkins El?
The largest demographic group at Wally Watkins El is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Wylie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wally Watkins El?
Wally Watkins El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wally Watkins El rank among schools in Wylie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wally Watkins El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Wylie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wylie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Wally Watkins El, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.