- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Willow Vista Eca
Federal NCES profile for Willow Vista Eca, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483726012346
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Vista Eca earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Vista Eca has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Vista Eca ranks #8 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: River Road Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483726012346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Willow Vista Eca shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 483726012346 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 12.4:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: River Road H S (400 students)
Willow Vista Eca shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willow Vista Eca in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Road H S
River Road H S
400 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills El
304 students
- River Road Mid
River Road Middle
294 students
- This school
Willow Vista Eca
223 students
What this shows Willow Vista Eca reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Vista Eca compares
Willow Vista Eca 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,999
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 44.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Willow Vista Eca is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for River Road Isd reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Vista Eca Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Road H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Road Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Vista Eca's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Vista Eca
How many students attend Willow Vista Eca?
Willow Vista Eca has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Vista Eca?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Vista Eca is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Vista Eca?
66.7% of students at Willow Vista Eca are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Vista Eca?
The largest demographic group at Willow Vista Eca is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Vista Eca?
Willow Vista Eca has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Vista Eca rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Vista Eca ranks #8 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in River Road Isd?
Besides Willow Vista Eca, River Road Isd also operates River Road H S (400 students), Rolling Hills El (304 students), and River Road Middle (294 students). See the River Road Isd district page for the complete list.