- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forney, TX
Willett El
Federal NCES profile for Willett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481956014029
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willett El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willett El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willett El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Willett El shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 481956014029 · Forney, TX Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 16.1:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Willett El shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- This school 741
Willett El
741 students
- Warren Middle 738
Warren Middle
738 students
What this shows Willett El reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willett El compares
Willett 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,032
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.
Student demographics
African American 34.8%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Willett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willett El
How many students attend Willett El?
Willett El has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willett El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willett El?
26.9% of students at Willett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willett El?
The largest demographic group at Willett El is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willett El?
Willett El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Willett El rank among schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Willett El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Forney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Willett El, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.