- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, TX
Wylie West J H
Federal NCES profile for Wylie West J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484650005826
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie West J H 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
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie West J H has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie West J H ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Wylie West J H held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 484650005826 · Abilene, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,038 enr · 17.9:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (1,537 students)
Wylie West J H held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wylie West J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
1,537 students
- This school
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
- Wylie West Int 465
Wylie West Int
465 students
What this shows Wylie West J H reports 1,038 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wylie West J H compares
Wylie West J H 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 | 19.1% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
1,038
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Wylie West J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wylie East El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wylie West El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wylie West Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie West J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,038 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wylie West J H
How many students attend Wylie West J H?
Wylie West J H has 1,038 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie West J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie West J H 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 J H?
19.1% of students at Wylie West J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie West J H?
The largest demographic group at Wylie West J H 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 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie West J H?
Wylie West J H 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 J H rank among elementary schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie West J H 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 J H, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (1,537 students), Wylie East El (776 students), and Wylie West El (673 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.