- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conroe, TX
Wilkinson El
Federal NCES profile for Wilkinson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500011506
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkinson El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 20
- schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkinson El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson El ranks #12 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Wilkinson El held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 481500011506 · Conroe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 12.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Wilkinson El held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wilkinson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 755
Wilkinson El
755 students
What this shows Wilkinson El reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkinson El compares
Wilkinson El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,349
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 755 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Wilkinson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilkinson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkinson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkinson El
How many students attend Wilkinson El?
Wilkinson El has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson El is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Wilkinson El?
45.8% of students at Wilkinson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkinson El?
The largest demographic group at Wilkinson El is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkinson El?
Wilkinson El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wilkinson El rank among schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson El ranks #12 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Wilkinson El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.