- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waxahachie, TX
Clift El
Federal NCES profile for Clift El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484473012617
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clift El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clift El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clift El ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473012617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Clift El grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 484473012617 · Waxahachie, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 12.1:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Clift El grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clift El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- This school 449
Clift El
449 students
What this shows Clift El reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clift El compares
Clift 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$11,520
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 22.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Clift El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clift El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clift El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clift El
How many students attend Clift El?
Clift El has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clift El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clift El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Clift El?
54.6% of students at Clift El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clift El?
The largest demographic group at Clift El is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clift El?
Clift El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Clift El rank among elementary schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Clift El ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Clift El, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.