Enrollment
641
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Creek El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Creek El
Willow Creek El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Texas, enrolling 641 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #790.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd spends $10,249 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students) and Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students) alongside Willow Creek El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willow Creek El compares
Willow Creek El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd, which includes Willow Creek El.
$10,249
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.3%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willow Creek El a good school?
Willow Creek El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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