- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Pds Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428005048
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Pds Magnet earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #19 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Pds Magnet has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranks #19 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hillcrest Pds Magnet held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 484428005048 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 15.4:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Hillcrest Pds Magnet held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Pds Magnet 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 431
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
431 students
What this shows Hillcrest Pds Magnet reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Pds Magnet compares
Hillcrest Pds Magnet 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 23.7%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Hillcrest Pds Magnet 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 Hillcrest Pds Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Pds Magnet'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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Pds Magnet
How many students attend Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Pds Magnet is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
63.4% of students at Hillcrest Pds Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Pds Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet 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 Hillcrest Pds Magnet rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranks #19 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 Hillcrest Pds Magnet, 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.