EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL

www.willisisd.org

779 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the school district data for Willis Independent School District, here is a summary of the school:

**Lagway Elementary School** (commonly referred to as "New EL" in planning documents) is located at 204 W Rogers St in Willis, Texas. It serves as a vital part of the Willis ISD community, providing primary education for students in the area. As a modern facility, it is designed to accommodate the growing population of the Willis region, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing young students for success in the upper grade levels.

The school operates under the mission of the Willis Independent School District to provide a rigorous and supportive learning environment. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a sense of community, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and instruction needed to reach their full potential. It remains a key educational hub for local families, reflecting the district's commitment to excellence and student-centered growth.

779

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	172
Black	83
Asian	11
Two or More	46
American Indian	7

White
460 (59.1%)
Hispanic
172 (22.1%)
Black
83 (10.7%)
Two or More
46 (5.9%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WILLIS ISD
Phone:	(936)228-7715
Website:	http://www.willisisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	148
Grade 3	131
Grade 4	145
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	50.1%
Male	389	49.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th