- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, TX
Willow Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Willow Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481770012416
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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
Willow Creek El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Saginaw, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770012416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Willow Creek El held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481770012416 · Saginaw, TX Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.1:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Willow Creek El held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willow Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- This school 641
Willow Creek El
641 students
What this shows Willow Creek El reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Creek El compares
Willow Creek 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$10,593
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 26.2%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Willow Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek El
How many students attend Willow Creek El?
Willow Creek El has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, TX. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Willow Creek El?
51.3% of students at Willow Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Willow Creek El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Saginaw, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Creek El?
Willow Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Creek El rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Saginaw, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Willow Creek El, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.