- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, TX
Willie E Williams El
Federal NCES profile for Willie E Williams El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482874007078
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willie E Williams El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willie E Williams El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willie E Williams El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Willie E Williams El held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482874007078 · Magnolia, TX Other · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 14.2:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia West H S (2,356 students)
Willie E Williams El held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willie E Williams El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia West
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- Bear Branch J
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- This school 807
Willie E Williams El
807 students
What this shows Willie E Williams El reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willie E Williams El compares
Willie E Williams 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
807
Bigger than 86% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$10,946
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 807 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 29.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Willie E Williams El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willie E Williams El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willie E Williams El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willie E Williams El
How many students attend Willie E Williams El?
Willie E Williams El has 807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie E Williams El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willie E Williams El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Willie E Williams El?
62.7% of students at Willie E Williams El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willie E Williams El?
The largest demographic group at Willie E Williams El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willie E Williams El?
Willie E Williams 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 Willie E Williams El rank among schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Willie E Williams El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Willie E Williams El, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.