- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Waverly, TX
New Waverly H S
Federal NCES profile for New Waverly H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483264003609
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Waverly H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in New Waverly · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Waverly H S has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Waverly H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Waverly, TX.
School address
District: New Waverly Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483264003609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
New Waverly H S held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483264003609 · New Waverly, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 11.2:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: New Waverly El (327 students)
New Waverly H S held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Waverly H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Waverly El
New Waverly El
327 students
- This school
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 H S reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Waverly H S compares
New Waverly H S 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, New Waverly H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Waverly El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Waverly J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Waverly Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Waverly H S'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 high 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Waverly H S
How many students attend New Waverly H S?
New Waverly H S has 325 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Waverly, TX. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Waverly H S?
The student-teacher ratio at New Waverly H S is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 H S?
45.9% of students at New Waverly H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Waverly H S?
The largest demographic group at New Waverly H S is White at 64.9% 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 H S?
New Waverly H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in New Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, New Waverly H S ranks #2 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 H S, New Waverly Isd also operates New Waverly El (327 students), New Waverly J H (253 students), and New Waverly Int (169 students). See the New Waverly Isd district page for the complete list.