- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Alta Vista El
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428005028Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #26 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista El ranks #26 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Alta Vista El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484428005028 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
479 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Alta Vista El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- This school 479
Alta Vista El
479 students
What this shows Alta Vista El reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista El compares
Alta Vista El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 18.6%
White 8.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Alta Vista El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista El
How many students attend Alta Vista El?
Alta Vista El has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista El?
86.4% of students at Alta Vista El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista El?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista El?
Alta Vista El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista El ranks #26 of 32 schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides Alta Vista El, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Tennyson Middle (963 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.