Enrollment
614
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
Connally High School
Federal NCES profile for Connally High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481497000992
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connally High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Connally High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connally High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connally High School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connally High School
Connally High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Waco, Texas, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 614 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,090 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #364.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 614 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Connally Isd also operates Connally J H (553 students) and Connally Pri (498 students) alongside Connally High School.
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 Connally High School compares
Connally High School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$13,026
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 35.7%
White 18.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Connally High School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connally Isd, which includes Connally High School.
$13,026
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 44.9%
Federal 21.8%
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 Connally High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connally J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Connally Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connally El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connally Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Connally High School'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
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high 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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Connally High School
How many students attend Connally High School?
Connally High School has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connally High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connally High School is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 High School?
74.7% of students at Connally High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connally High School?
The largest demographic group at Connally High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connally High School?
Connally High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Connally High School rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Connally High School ranks #6 of 10 high 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 high schools in Waco on the city page.
Is Connally High School a good school?
Connally High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Connally Isd?
Besides Connally High School, Connally Isd also operates Connally J H (553 students), Connally Pri (498 students), and Connally El (352 students). See the Connally Isd district page for the complete list.
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