Enrollment
532
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapel Park El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapel Park El
Chapel Park El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waco, Texas, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 532 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 914 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #891, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
The surrounding Midway Isd spends $9,736 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students) and Midway Middle (1,112 students) alongside Chapel Park El.
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 Chapel Park El compares
Chapel Park El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,736
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midway Isd, which includes Chapel Park El.
$9,736
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 15.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~532 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Chapel Park El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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