- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, TX
Wylie West Int
Federal NCES profile for Wylie West Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484650006926
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie West Int earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie West Int has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie West Int ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Wylie West Int held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484650006926 · Abilene, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.9:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (1,537 students)
Wylie West Int held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wylie West Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
1,537 students
- Wylie West J H
Wylie West J H
1,038 students
- Wylie East El
Wylie East El
776 students
- Wylie West El
Wylie West El
673 students
- Wylie East J H 540
Wylie East J H
540 students
- This school 465
Wylie West Int
465 students
What this shows Wylie West Int reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wylie West Int compares
Wylie West Int 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,047
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Wylie West Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $9,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wylie West 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie West Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wylie West Int
How many students attend Wylie West Int?
Wylie West Int has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie West Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie West Int is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie West Int?
20.7% of students at Wylie West Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie West Int?
The largest demographic group at Wylie West Int is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie West Int?
Wylie West Int has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wylie West Int rank among elementary schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie West Int ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Wylie West 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.