- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waco, TX
Indian Spring Middle
Federal NCES profile for Indian Spring Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484428012823Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Spring Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Spring Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Spring Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+372 students YoY
Indian Spring Middle grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+92.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+372 students YoY 484428012823 · Waco, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
723 enr · 20.1:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Indian Spring Middle grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+92.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Indian Spring 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 723
Indian Spring Middle
723 students
What this shows Indian Spring Middle reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Spring Middle compares
Indian Spring Middle is a growing 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.5%
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
African American 37.9%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Indian Spring Middle 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 Indian Spring Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Spring 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 (~723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Spring Middle
How many students attend Indian Spring Middle?
Indian Spring Middle has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), up 372.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Spring Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Spring Middle is 20.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Spring Middle?
91.8% of students at Indian Spring Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Spring Middle?
The largest demographic group at Indian Spring Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Spring Middle?
Indian Spring Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Indian Spring Middle rank among middle schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Spring Middle ranks #6 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 Indian Spring 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.