- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Willowridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Willowridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965005468
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowridge H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #182 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willowridge H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willowridge H S ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Willowridge H S held near 1,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.6 → 93.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 481965005468 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,242 enr · 13.4:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Willowridge H S held near 1,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.6 → 93.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willowridge H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 1,242
Willowridge H S
1,242 students
What this shows Willowridge H S reports 1,242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowridge H S compares
Willowridge H S 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 40.3%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Willowridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willowridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willowridge H S
How many students attend Willowridge H S?
Willowridge H S has 1,242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,319 (2022-23) → 1,264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowridge H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Willowridge H S?
81.2% of students at Willowridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Willowridge H S is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowridge H S?
Willowridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Willowridge H S rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Willowridge H S ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Willowridge H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.