- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Wells Branch El
Federal NCES profile for Wells Branch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808006166
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Branch El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #116 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Branch El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Branch El ranks #116 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Wells Branch El grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+26.6%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 483808006166 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 13.3:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Wells Branch El grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+26.6%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wells Branch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 558
Wells Branch El
558 students
What this shows Wells Branch El reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Branch El compares
Wells Branch 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$10,955
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 14.2%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Wells Branch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells Branch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Branch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Branch El
How many students attend Wells Branch El?
Wells Branch El has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Branch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Branch El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Wells Branch El?
53.6% of students at Wells Branch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Branch El?
The largest demographic group at Wells Branch El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Branch El?
Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Branch El ranks #116 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Wells Branch El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.