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Enrollment
618
Elementary
DISTRICT 663 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA FE ISD·NCES 483927006323
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
3400 AVE S, SANTA FE, TX 77510 · (409) 925-3404 · Galveston County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL618 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 85% of Texas public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
339 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 85 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 103 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 103 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 94 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (81) is 14% smaller than its 5th grade class (94).
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Roy J Wollam Elementary School→Santa Fe Junior High School
Based on grade levels within SANTA FE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
66.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +45.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
61.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +28.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 66 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 61 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 45 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 28 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 29.0% | 37.0% | 18.0% | 16.0% |
| Mathematics | 28.0% | 33.0% | 23.0% | 16.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66.0% | 61.0% |
| 2024-25 | 67.0% | 52.0% |
| 2023-24 | 59.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 28.0% | 52.0% |
| 2021-22 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| 2020-21 | 21.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 56% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 50% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Roy J Wollam Elementary School
Roy J Wollam Elementary School's state test result (55.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy J Wollam Elementary School this school | 618 | 54.9% | 55.6% |
| Springtown Elementary School SPRINGTOWN | 680 | 55.1% | 46.3% |
| William F Barnett Elementary School SANTA FE | 640 | 56.1% | 58.4% |
| Sabine Elementary School KILGORE | 618 | 55.2% | 42.0% |
| Boyd Elementary School BOYD | 541 | 54.3% | 50.6% |
| Gatesville Elementary School GATESVILLE | 606 | 56.4% | 56.0% |
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 Roy J Wollam Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Galveston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.6% | #1,018 of 4,401 | #21 of 45 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.0% | #903 of 4,466 ▲ 584 | #15 of 45 ▲ 11 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 66.0% | #980 of 4,466 ▼ 42 | #16 of 45 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +23.5pp | #345 of 3,998 | #3 of 41 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 618 | #1,472 of 4,938 | #18 of 49 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #1,025 of 4,622 | #8 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.1% | #2,494 of 4,628 | #44 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.9% | #3,366 of 4,789 | #31 of 49 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -48.1% | #68 of 2,838 | #1 of 29 |
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
618
-22 (-3%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 1,054
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 15.6:1
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 | 618 | 46.4 | 13.3:1 | 55% (339) |
| 2023-24 | 614 | 41.9 | 14.7:1 | 58% (354) |
| 2022-23 | 627 | 41.6 | 15.1:1 | 60% (377) |
| 2020-21 | 640 | 41 | 15.6:1 | 53% (342) |
| 2017-18 | 1,191 | 64.9 | 18.3:1 | 48% (575) |
| 2015-16 | 1,121 | 65 | 17.3:1 | 44% (494) |
| 2010-11 | 718 | 47 | 15.3:1 | 43% (308) |
| 2000-01 | 638 | 39 | 16.4:1 | 32% (206) |
| 1990-91 | 1,054 | 48 | 22.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Roy J Wollam Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 48% (1,191 to 618); teachers down 29% (64.9 to 46.4).
About Roy J Wollam Elementary School
Roy J Wollam Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school, is located in SANTA FE, Texas. It has an enrollment of 618 students in pre-K through 5.
Within SANTA FE ISD, Roy J Wollam Elementary School is one of 7 schools. The district enrolls 4,310 students.
The share of White students at Roy J Wollam Elementary School is 62%, a majority. The school is also 35% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put Galveston County at about 60% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 49% means there is a 49% chance two randomly chosen students at Roy J Wollam Elementary School are from different groups.
Classroom staffing at Roy J Wollam Elementary School totals 46.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas, this school's ratio is lower. Federal data show 55% of students (339) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Galveston County is close, at 57%.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School earns an A on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 85% of Texas public elementary schools.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 50.3% at Roy J Wollam Elementary School; the school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 55.6%.
The school's county is Galveston County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $86,105, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. There are 95 public schools in the county, enrolling about 62,767, Roy J Wollam Elementary School among them.
Dan J Kubacak Elementary School is about 0.7 miles from Roy J Wollam Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. The five-mile area around Roy J Wollam Elementary School holds at least 8 other public schools. The school's 55.6% average proficiency ranks 3rd among 6 nearby schools.
The NCES locale for Roy J Wollam Elementary School is Suburb: Mid-size, which covers schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 3%, from 640 to 618. The school's ratio dropped from 15.6:1 to 13.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Roy J Wollam Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Galveston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
358,990
Census ACS
Median income
$86,105
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
95
62,767 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SANTA FE ISD
- Santa Fe High SchoolHigh · 1,314 students
- Santa Fe Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak Elementary SchoolElementary · 730 students
- William F Barnett Elementary SchoolElementary · 640 students
- Coastal Alternative ProgramHigh · 4 students
- Galveston Co J J Alternative Education ProgramHigh · 1 students
Other schools in SANTA FE
- Santa Fe High SchoolHigh · 1,314 students
- Santa Fe Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak Elementary SchoolElementary · 730 students
- William F Barnett Elementary SchoolElementary · 640 students
- Coastal Alternative Program (cap)High · 7 students
- Coastal Alternative ProgramHigh · 4 students
Nearby schools
- Dan J Kubacak Elementary School0.7 mi · 730
- Santa Fe Junior High School0.8 mi · 1,003
- Coastal Alternative Program (cap)1.0 mi · 7
- Coastal Alternative Program1.0 mi · 4
- Coastal Alternative Program (cap)1.0 mi · 4
- William F Barnett Elementary School1.7 mi · 640
Frequently asked questions
About Roy J Wollam Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Roy J Wollam Elementary School?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School enrolls approximately 618 students in grades PK-05.
Is Roy J Wollam Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Roy J Wollam Elementary School have?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School employs 46 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
How diverse is Roy J Wollam Elementary School?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School reports a student body of 62% White, 35% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Roy J Wollam Elementary School public or private?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by SANTA FE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.