- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keller, TX
Willis Lane El
Federal NCES profile for Willis Lane El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482526007727
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis Lane El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis Lane El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Lane El ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Willis Lane El held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482526007727 · Keller, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 14.6:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Willis Lane El held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willis Lane El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 510
Willis Lane El
510 students
What this shows Willis Lane El reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis Lane El compares
Willis Lane 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,925
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Willis Lane El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willis Lane El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis Lane El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis Lane El
How many students attend Willis Lane El?
Willis Lane El has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Lane El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Lane El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Willis Lane El?
12.8% of students at Willis Lane El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis Lane El?
The largest demographic group at Willis Lane El is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis Lane El?
Willis Lane El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Willis Lane El rank among elementary schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Lane El ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Keller on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Willis Lane 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.