- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481497000992
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Connally High School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481497000992 · Waco, TX High · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 11.4:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Connally J H (553 students)
Connally High School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Connally High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Connally High School
614 students
- Connally J H
Connally J H
553 students
- Connally Pri
Connally Pri
498 students
- Connally El
Connally El
352 students
- Connally Early
Connally Early Childhood Center
251 students
- Challenge Acad 1
Challenge Academy
1 students
What this shows Connally High School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connally High School compares
Connally High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Connally Isd reports $12,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.