- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Woodson Center for Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Woodson Center for Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744007123
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodson Center for Excellence earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodson Center for Excellence has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson Center for Excellence ranks #1 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Woodson Center for Excellence grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 480744007123 · Abilene, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 6.6:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Woodson Center for Excellence grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Woodson Center for Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 112
Woodson Center for Excellence
112 students
What this shows Woodson Center for Excellence reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodson Center for Excellence compares
Woodson Center for Excellence is a growing 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 55% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,604
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 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 26.8%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Woodson Center for Excellence is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodson Center for Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodson Center for Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodson Center for Excellence
How many students attend Woodson Center for Excellence?
Woodson Center for Excellence has 112 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodson Center for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodson Center for Excellence is 6.6:1, which is 55% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 58% 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 Woodson Center for Excellence?
83.5% of students at Woodson Center for Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodson Center for Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Woodson Center for Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Abilene, 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 Woodson Center for Excellence?
Woodson Center for Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodson Center for Excellence rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson Center for Excellence ranks #1 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Woodson Center for Excellence, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.