- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, TX
William E Wylie El
Federal NCES profile for William E Wylie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482297012264
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Wylie El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William E Wylie El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E Wylie El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Henderson, TX.
School address
District: Henderson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482297012264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
William E Wylie El held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482297012264 · Henderson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 15.9:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson H S (1,018 students)
William E Wylie El held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William E Wylie El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson H S
Henderson H S
1,018 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle
700 students
- This school
William E Wylie El
698 students
- Northside El
Northside El
430 students
- Monnie Meyer W 399
Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri
399 students
What this shows William E Wylie El reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E Wylie El compares
William E Wylie 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,785
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 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 35.8%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, William E Wylie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson Isd reports $13,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E Wylie El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Wylie El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E Wylie El
How many students attend William E Wylie El?
William E Wylie El has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Wylie El?
The student-teacher ratio at William E Wylie El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William E Wylie El?
62.7% of students at William E Wylie El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William E Wylie El?
The largest demographic group at William E Wylie El is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Henderson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Wylie El?
William E Wylie El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 William E Wylie El rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, William E Wylie El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson Isd?
Besides William E Wylie El, Henderson Isd also operates Henderson H S (1,018 students), Henderson Middle (700 students), and Northside El (430 students). See the Henderson Isd district page for the complete list.