- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Willow Bend El
Federal NCES profile for Willow Bend El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481983010946
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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
Willow Bend El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #35 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Bend El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Bend El ranks #35 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Willow Bend El grew from 730 students in 2022-23 to 825 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 481983010946 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 17:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
Willow Bend El grew from 730 students in 2022-23 to 825 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willow Bend El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- Heritage Middl 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- Terra Vista Mi 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- This school 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- Oak Ridge El 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- Upland Heights 652
Upland Heights El
652 students
What this shows Willow Bend El reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Bend El compares
Willow Bend El is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,058
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 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 23.1%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Willow Bend El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Bend El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terra Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upland Heights El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Bend El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Bend El
How many students attend Willow Bend El?
Willow Bend El has 749 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), up 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Bend El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Bend El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Bend El?
68.8% of students at Willow Bend El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Bend El?
The largest demographic group at Willow Bend El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Bend El?
Willow Bend El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Willow Bend El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Bend El ranks #35 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Frenship Isd?
Besides Willow Bend El, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Heritage Middle (821 students), and Terra Vista Middle (760 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.