At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
710
Roark Early Education Center: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
21.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Roark Early Education Center
Roark Early Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Willis. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Willis ISD. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.3%) and White (31.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Roark Early Education Center
- 1How do the reported 21.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic50.3%
- Black9.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Willis ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
JJAEP
Other · Grades 09–09
2 reported students
Turner El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
463 reported students
Parmley El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
631 reported students
Stubblefield Academy
High · Grades 06–12
25 reported students
Homer Calfee Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
Enrollment not reported
W Lloyd Meador El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
706 reported students
Public schools near Roark Early Education Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Hardy El Elementary · Willis ISD | KG–05 | 756 | 0.1 mi |
| Lynn Lucas Middle Middle · Willis ISD | 06–08 | 901 | 0.2 mi |
| JJAEP Other · Willis ISD | 09–09 | 2 | 0.2 mi |
| Trinity Charter Schools - Willis Campus Other · Charter · Trinity Charter School | 02–12 | 9 | 1.9 mi |
| Project Restore Other · Magnolia ISD | 08–11 | 1 | 6.9 mi |
| D A E P Other · Conroe ISD | KG–12 | 0 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roark Early Education Center
What grades does Roark Early Education Center serve?
Roark Early Education Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Willis ISD.
How many students attend Roark Early Education Center?
Roark Early Education Center reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roark Early Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 21.8:1, based on 348 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Roark Early Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roark Early Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Willis ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Roark Early Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Roark Early Education Center in?
Roark Early Education Center is part of Willis ISD, based in Willis, TX, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roark Early Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include C C Hardy El (0.1 mi), Lynn Lucas Middle (0.2 mi), JJAEP (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.