- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waco, TX
G W Carver Middle
Federal NCES profile for G W Carver Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484428006341Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Carver Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Carver Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
393 on latest CCD 484428006341 · Waco, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
393 enr · 12.3:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 middle schools in Waco. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G W Carver Middle 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 393
G W Carver Middle
393 students
What this shows G W Carver Middle reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Carver Middle compares
G W Carver Middle vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 103.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
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 W Carver Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Carver Middle'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 middle 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about G W Carver Middle
How many students attend G W Carver Middle?
G W Carver Middle has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Carver Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Carver Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 W Carver Middle?
95.2% of students at G W Carver Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Carver Middle?
G W Carver Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 G W Carver Middle rank among middle schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides G W Carver Middle, 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.