Enrollment
323
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitley Road El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitley Road El
Whitley Road El is a mid-sized elementary school in Watauga, Texas, enrolling 323 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Whitley Road El is leaner than roughly 93% of Texas schools and 37% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 843 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #627, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Keller Isd spends $10,782 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students) and Keller H S (2,951 students) alongside Whitley Road El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whitley Road El compares
Whitley Road El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,782
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keller Isd, which includes Whitley Road El.
$10,782
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Watauga on the city page.
Is Whitley Road El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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