Excellent
#473 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 6% in state
Roy J Wollam EL
Elementary School · Santa Fe ISD · Santa Fe, TX
A Santa Fe ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 370, Santa Fe, TX 77510
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roy J Wollam EL score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Roy J Wollam EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,284
Median home value
$281,200
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan J Kubacak ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Arcadia First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| William F Barnett ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Elva C Lobit MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 4–5 | 3.2 mi | 618 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Fe ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roy J Wollam EL is listed in SANTA FE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roy J Wollam EL
Roy J Wollam EL is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, TX, part of Santa Fe ISD, serving approximately 614 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roy J Wollam EL
What grades does Roy J Wollam EL serve?
Roy J Wollam EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Roy J Wollam EL?
Roy J Wollam EL has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy J Wollam EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy J Wollam EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy J Wollam EL rank in TX?
Roy J Wollam EL ranks #473 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Roy J Wollam EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy J Wollam EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roy J Wollam EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy J Wollam EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Roy J Wollam EL a charter school?
No, Roy J Wollam EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy J Wollam EL a Title I school?
No, Roy J Wollam EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy J Wollam EL?
57.7% of students at Roy J Wollam EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (409) 925-3404
- Area population (ZIP 77510)
- 13,938
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77510; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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