- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Willow Wood El
Federal NCES profile for Willow Wood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483012014189
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Wood El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Wood El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Wood El ranks #19 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-236 students YoY
Willow Wood El shrank from 930 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-236 students YoY 483012014189 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 17.1:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Melissa H S (1,983 students)
Willow Wood El shrank from 930 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willow Wood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melissa H S
Melissa H S
1,983 students
- Melissa Middle
Melissa Middle
1,741 students
- Harry Mckillop
Harry Mckillop El
1,016 students
- North Creek El
North Creek El
885 students
- This school
Willow Wood El
857 students
- Melissa Ridge 291
Melissa Ridge Education Center
291 students
What this shows Willow Wood El reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Wood El compares
Willow Wood 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$10,487
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 857 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
White 32.0%
Asian 29.8%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Willow Wood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Melissa Isd reports $10,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Wood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melissa Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry Mckillop El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melissa Ridge Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Wood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Wood El
How many students attend Willow Wood El?
Willow Wood El has 857 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 236.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Wood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Wood El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Wood El?
17.0% of students at Willow Wood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Wood El?
The largest demographic group at Willow Wood El is White at 32.0% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Wood El?
Willow Wood 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 Wood El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Wood El ranks #19 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Melissa Isd?
Besides Willow Wood El, Melissa Isd also operates Melissa H S (1,983 students), Melissa Middle (1,741 students), and Harry Mckillop El (1,016 students). See the Melissa Isd district page for the complete list.