- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Chapel Park El
Federal NCES profile for Chapel Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483064022884
👥 S:T ratio 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel Park El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #32 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel Park El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Park El ranks #32 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Chapel Park El grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 483064022884 · Waco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 17.7:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway H S (2,687 students)
Chapel Park El grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chapel Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway H S
Midway H S
2,687 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
1,112 students
- River Valley M 902
River Valley Middle
902 students
- Park Hill El 680
Park Hill El
680 students
- South Bosque E 578
South Bosque El
578 students
- This school 532
Chapel Park El
532 students
What this shows Chapel Park El reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapel Park El compares
Chapel Park El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Chapel Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Midway Isd reports $10,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapel Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bosque El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapel Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapel Park El
How many students attend Chapel Park El?
Chapel Park El has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Park El is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapel Park El?
33.3% of students at Chapel Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel Park El?
The largest demographic group at Chapel Park El is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel Park El?
Chapel Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Chapel Park El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Park El ranks #32 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 Midway Isd?
Besides Chapel Park El, Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students), Midway Middle (1,112 students), and River Valley Middle (902 students). See the Midway Isd district page for the complete list.