Enrollment
348
Elementary
DISTRICT 628 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILLIS ISD·NCES 484590013691
Roark Early Education Center
103 WILDKAT DR, WILLIS, TX 77378 · (936) 890-1400 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL348 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
293 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 348 | 100% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roark Early Education Center this school | 348 | 84.2% | N/A |
| Southside Elementary School ANGLETON | 304 | 84.2% | 52.4% |
| South Lawn Elementary School AMARILLO | 325 | 85.8% | 44.0% |
| Crockett Elementary School GREENVILLE | 293 | 88.1% | 22.2% |
| Lamar Elementary School AMARILLO | 281 | 87.5% | 36.4% |
| Pittsburg Primary School PITTSBURG | 426 | 81.0% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Roark Early Education Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 348 | #3,887 of 4,938 | #78 of 79 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.8:1 | #4,536 of 4,622 | #78 of 78 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #1,103 of 4,628 | #23 of 78 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.2% | #1,627 of 4,789 | #9 of 78 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
348
+187 (+116%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
was 17.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 348 | 16 | 21.8:1 | 84% (293) |
| 2023-24 | 291 | 15 | 19.4:1 | 86% (251) |
| 2022-23 | 291 | 15.2 | 19.1:1 | 87% (254) |
| 2020-21 | 161 | 9 | 17.9:1 | 84% (135) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Roark Early Education Center.
About Roark Early Education Center
Roark Early Education Center is a small elementary school with its address in WILLIS, Texas. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 348 students in pre-K. The average for elementary schools in Texas is about 519 students, so this school is 33% smaller than average.
Roark Early Education Center is part of a district of 12 schools: WILLIS ISD, with 9,313 students.
Roark Early Education Center is 50% Hispanic by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 31% White, 10% Black, 6% multiracial, and 2% Asian. In Montgomery County overall, about 28% of residents are Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 64% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal staffing data show 16 full-time-equivalent teachers at Roark Early Education Center and a ratio of 21.8:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 84% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Montgomery County average 48%.
Census estimates describe Montgomery County this way: the median household income is $97,701, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Besides Roark Early Education Center, Montgomery County has 159 other public schools.
The closest public school to Roark Early Education Center is C C Hardy Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. Roark Early Education Center is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 161 to 348. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served. The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.9:1 to 21.8:1 over the same years.
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Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
684,432
Census ACS
Median income
$97,701
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
134,595 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WILLIS ISD
- Willis High SchoolHigh · 2,809 students
- Robert P Brabham Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Middle SchoolMiddle · 901 students
- Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary SchoolElementary · 779 students
- C C Hardy Elementary SchoolElementary · 756 students
- Edward B Cannan Elementary SchoolElementary · 714 students
Other schools in WILLIS
- Willis High SchoolHigh · 2,809 students
- Robert P Brabham Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Middle SchoolMiddle · 901 students
- C C Hardy Elementary SchoolElementary · 756 students
- Edward B Cannan Elementary SchoolElementary · 714 students
- W Lloyd Meador Elementary SchoolElementary · 706 students
Nearby schools
- C C Hardy Elementary School0.1 mi · 756
- Lynn Lucas Middle School0.2 mi · 901
- Stubblefield Academy0.2 mi · 25
- JJAEP0.2 mi · 2
- Parmley Elementary School0.2 mi · 631
- Edward B Cannan Elementary School1.6 mi · 714
Frequently asked questions
About Roark Early Education CenterHow many students attend Roark Early Education Center?
Roark Early Education Center enrolls approximately 348 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Roark Early Education Center serve?
Roark Early Education Center serves grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Roark Early Education Center have?
Roark Early Education Center employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Roark Early Education Center?
Student demographics at Roark Early Education Center are roughly 31% White, 50% Hispanic, 10% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Roark Early Education Center in?
Roark Early Education Center is part of WILLIS ISD.
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