- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watauga, TX
Whitley Road El
Federal NCES profile for Whitley Road El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482526006003
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley Road El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Watauga · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley Road El has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley Road El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Whitley Road El shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 482526006003 · Watauga, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 9.2:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Whitley Road El shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitley Road El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 323
Whitley Road El
323 students
What this shows Whitley Road El reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley Road El compares
Whitley Road 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$10,925
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Whitley Road El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley Road El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley Road El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley Road El
How many students attend Whitley Road El?
Whitley Road El has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watauga, TX. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley Road El?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley Road El is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Whitley Road El?
49.0% of students at Whitley Road El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley Road El?
The largest demographic group at Whitley Road El is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Watauga, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley Road El?
Whitley Road El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Whitley Road El rank among public schools in Watauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley Road El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Whitley Road El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.