Enrollment
284
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Belton, TX
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow
Federal NCES profile for Belton New Tech H S at Waskow, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480986014157
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton New Tech H S at Waskow ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belton New Tech H S at Waskow compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belton New Tech H S at Waskow
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow is a mid-sized high school in Belton, Texas, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.5% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 58/100).
Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students) and Belton H S (1,763 students) alongside Belton New Tech H S at Waskow.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belton New Tech H S at Waskow compares
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Belton New Tech H S at Waskow is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belton Isd, which includes Belton New Tech H S at Waskow.
$11,093
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belton New Tech H S at Waskow Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton New Tech H S at Waskow's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Belton New Tech H S at Waskow
How many students attend Belton New Tech H S at Waskow?
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton New Tech H S at Waskow?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton New Tech H S at Waskow is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton New Tech H S at Waskow?
29.5% of students at Belton New Tech H S at Waskow are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton New Tech H S at Waskow?
The largest demographic group at Belton New Tech H S at Waskow is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton New Tech H S at Waskow?
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Belton New Tech H S at Waskow rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton New Tech H S at Waskow ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belton on the city page.
Is Belton New Tech H S at Waskow a good school?
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Belton New Tech H S at Waskow, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.
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