Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roy J Wollam Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy J Wollam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Roy J Wollam Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roy J Wollam Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy J Wollam Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy J Wollam Elementary School's ranking?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School is ranked #1355 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Roy J Wollam Elementary School often compared to?
Roy J Wollam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan El Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roy J Wollam Elementary School?
627 students attend Roy J Wollam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Roy J Wollam Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roy J Wollam Elementary School?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roy J Wollam Elementary School offer ?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roy J Wollam Elementary School part of?
Roy J Wollam Elementary School is part of Santa Fe Independent School District.
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