- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Killeen, TX
Willow Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482566006283
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Springs El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 22
- schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Springs El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs El ranks #17 of 22 schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Willow Springs El shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 48.3 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 482566006283 · Killeen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 14:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Willow Springs El shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 48.3 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school 670
Willow Springs El
670 students
What this shows Willow Springs El reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs El compares
Willow Springs El is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$11,818
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 12.4%
White 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Willow Springs El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Springs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs El
How many students attend Willow Springs El?
Willow Springs El has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Springs El?
66.7% of students at Willow Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs El is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs El?
Willow Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Springs El rank among schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs El ranks #17 of 22 schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Willow Springs El, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.