- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Wise El
Federal NCES profile for Wise El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481365000858
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wise El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wise El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wise El ranks #16 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wise El held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481365000858 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 13.8:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapel Hill H S (990 students)
Wise El held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wise El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapel Hill H
Chapel Hill H S
990 students
- W L Kissam Int
W L Kissam Int
675 students
- This school
Wise El
593 students
- Chapel Hill J
Chapel Hill J H
426 students
- Jackson El 388
Jackson El
388 students
What this shows Wise El reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wise El compares
Wise El 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,442
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 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 30.0%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Wise El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chapel Hill Isd reports $12,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wise El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W L Kissam Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wise El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wise El
How many students attend Wise El?
Wise El has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wise El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wise El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Wise El?
73.2% of students at Wise El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wise El?
The largest demographic group at Wise El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wise El?
Wise El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wise El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Wise El ranks #16 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chapel Hill Isd?
Besides Wise El, Chapel Hill Isd also operates Chapel Hill H S (990 students), W L Kissam Int (675 students), and Chapel Hill J H (426 students). See the Chapel Hill Isd district page for the complete list.