- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Waverly, TX
New Waverly El
Federal NCES profile for New Waverly El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483264003610
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Waverly El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in New Waverly · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Waverly El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Waverly El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Waverly, TX.
School address
District: New Waverly Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483264003610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
New Waverly El held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483264003610 · New Waverly, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 13.6:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: New Waverly H S (325 students)
New Waverly El held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Waverly El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Waverly El
327 students
- New Waverly H
New Waverly H S
325 students
- New Waverly J
New Waverly J H
253 students
- New Waverly In
New Waverly Int
169 students
What this shows New Waverly El reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Waverly El compares
New Waverly El 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,966
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, New Waverly El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Waverly Isd reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Waverly El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Waverly H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Waverly J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Waverly Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Waverly El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Waverly El
How many students attend New Waverly El?
New Waverly El has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Waverly, TX. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Waverly El?
The student-teacher ratio at New Waverly El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 New Waverly El?
47.9% of students at New Waverly El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Waverly El?
The largest demographic group at New Waverly El is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in New Waverly, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Waverly El?
New Waverly El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 New Waverly El rank among public schools in New Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, New Waverly El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Waverly, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Waverly on the city page.
What other schools are in New Waverly Isd?
Besides New Waverly El, New Waverly Isd also operates New Waverly H S (325 students), New Waverly J H (253 students), and New Waverly Int (169 students). See the New Waverly Isd district page for the complete list.