- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Federal NCES profile for G L Wiley Opportunity Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428007039
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G L Wiley Opportunity Center earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G L Wiley Opportunity Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G L Wiley Opportunity Center ranks #1 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
G L Wiley Opportunity Center shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484428007039 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 6.5:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
G L Wiley Opportunity Center shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G L Wiley Opportunity Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- This school 98
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
98 students
What this shows G L Wiley Opportunity Center reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How G L Wiley Opportunity Center compares
G L Wiley Opportunity Center 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 62.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 95.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, G L Wiley Opportunity Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G L Wiley Opportunity Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G L Wiley Opportunity Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about G L Wiley Opportunity Center
How many students attend G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center has 98 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at G L Wiley Opportunity Center is 6.5:1, which is 56% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% 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 G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
94.6% of students at G L Wiley Opportunity Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
The largest demographic group at G L Wiley Opportunity Center is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G L Wiley Opportunity Center rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, G L Wiley Opportunity Center ranks #1 of 32 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 schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides G L Wiley Opportunity Center, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Tennyson Middle (963 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.