- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waco, TX
China Spring Int
Federal NCES profile for China Spring Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481396008874
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China Spring Int earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
China Spring Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring Int ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
China Spring Int held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481396008874 · Waco, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 15.8:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: China Spring H S (959 students)
China Spring Int held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
China Spring Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- China Spring H
China Spring H S
959 students
- China Spring E
China Spring El
613 students
- This school
China Spring Int
491 students
- China Spring M
China Spring Middle
483 students
- China Spring P
China Spring Pri
456 students
- Tag 11
Tag
11 students
What this shows China Spring Int reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How China Spring Int compares
China Spring Int 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,399
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, China Spring Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for China Spring Isd reports $10,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How China Spring Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| China Spring El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| China Spring Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tag | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China Spring Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about China Spring Int
How many students attend China Spring Int?
China Spring Int has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Spring Int?
The student-teacher ratio at China Spring Int is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at China Spring Int?
27.1% of students at China Spring Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China Spring Int?
The largest demographic group at China Spring Int is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Spring Int?
China Spring Int has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 China Spring Int rank among elementary schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring Int ranks #5 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in China Spring Isd?
Besides China Spring Int, China Spring Isd also operates China Spring H S (959 students), China Spring El (613 students), and China Spring Middle (483 students). See the China Spring Isd district page for the complete list.