Enrollment
384
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, TX
Wylie East Int
Federal NCES profile for Wylie East Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484650022913
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie East Int earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie East Int has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie East Int ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wylie East Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wylie East Int
Wylie East Int is a mid-sized elementary school in Abilene, Texas, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 384 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #418, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding Wylie Isd spends $8,931 per pupil, 35% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (1,537 students) and Wylie West J H (1,038 students) alongside Wylie East Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wylie East Int compares
Wylie East Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Wylie East Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wylie Isd, which includes Wylie East Int.
$8,931
Per student
-35%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 35.5%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wylie East Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wylie West J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie East El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wylie West El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie East Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wylie East Int
How many students attend Wylie East Int?
Wylie East Int has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie East Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie East Int is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie East Int?
23.4% of students at Wylie East Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie East Int?
The largest demographic group at Wylie East Int is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie East Int?
Wylie East Int has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wylie East Int rank among elementary schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie East Int ranks #7 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Abilene on the city page.
Is Wylie East Int a good school?
Wylie East Int earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Wylie East Int, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (1,537 students), Wylie West J H (1,038 students), and Wylie East El (776 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.
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