- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
Federal NCES profile for Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480004211302Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
District: Rapoport Academy Public School · Texas
NCES ID 480004211302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 480004211302 · Waco, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
233 enr · 10.6:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy (396 students)
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Audre and Bern
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy
396 students
- Quinn Campus P
Quinn Campus Public Middle
269 students
- This school
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
233 students
What this shows Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S compares
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,028
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 22.7%
White 20.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rapoport Academy Public School reports $15,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quinn Campus Public Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
How many students attend Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S has 233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
59.7% of students at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
The largest demographic group at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S ranks #2 of 10 high 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 high schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapoport Academy Public School?
Besides Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S, Rapoport Academy Public School also operates Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy (396 students) and Quinn Campus Public Middle (269 students). See the Rapoport Academy Public School district page for the complete list.