- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waco, TX
Connally El
Federal NCES profile for Connally El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481497009349
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connally El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Connally El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connally El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Connally El shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481497009349 · Waco, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 13.5:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Connally High School (614 students)
Connally El shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Connally El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connally High
Connally High School
614 students
- Connally J H
Connally J H
553 students
- Connally Pri
Connally Pri
498 students
- This school
Connally El
352 students
- Connally Early
Connally Early Childhood Center
251 students
- Challenge Acad 1
Challenge Academy
1 students
What this shows Connally El reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connally El compares
Connally El is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,913
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
African American 33.5%
White 19.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Connally El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Connally Isd reports $12,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Connally El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connally High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connally J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Connally Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Connally Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Connally El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connally El
How many students attend Connally El?
Connally El has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connally El?
The student-teacher ratio at Connally El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Connally El?
83.4% of students at Connally El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connally El?
The largest demographic group at Connally El is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connally El?
Connally El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Connally El rank among elementary schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Connally El ranks #3 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 Connally Isd?
Besides Connally El, Connally Isd also operates Connally High School (614 students), Connally J H (553 students), and Connally Pri (498 students). See the Connally Isd district page for the complete list.