- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Parkdale El
Federal NCES profile for Parkdale El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428005051
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkdale El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #21 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkdale El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkdale El ranks #21 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Parkdale El shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 484428005051 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 14.2:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Parkdale El shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parkdale El 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 497
Parkdale El
497 students
What this shows Parkdale El reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkdale El compares
Parkdale El is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
African American 38.4%
White 11.7%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Parkdale El 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 Parkdale El 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkdale El'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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkdale El
How many students attend Parkdale El?
Parkdale El has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkdale El?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkdale El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Parkdale El?
90.5% of students at Parkdale El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkdale El?
The largest demographic group at Parkdale El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkdale El?
Parkdale El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Parkdale El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkdale El ranks #21 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 Parkdale El, 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.