- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
Premier H S of Waco
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S of Waco, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020708331Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S of Waco earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S of Waco has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S of Waco ranks #10 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020708331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Premier H S of Waco held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 480020708331 · Waco, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
128 enr · 25.6:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier H S of Waco held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier H S of Waco in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier H S On
Premier H S Online
2,728 students
- Premier H S of 250
Premier H S of Amarillo
250 students
- Premier H S - 180
Premier H S - San Angelo
180 students
- Premier H S of 178
Premier H S of Mission
178 students
- Premier H S of 176
Premier H S of Abilene
176 students
- This school 128
Premier H S of Waco
128 students
What this shows Premier H S of Waco reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier H S of Waco compares
Premier H S of Waco 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 74% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,443
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 54.7%
White 24.2%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Premier H S of Waco is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Premier High Schools reports $10,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier H S of Waco Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S of Waco's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S of Waco
How many students attend Premier H S of Waco?
Premier H S of Waco has 128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Waco?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Waco is 25.6:1, which is 74% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier H S of Waco?
73.7% of students at Premier H S of Waco are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S of Waco?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S of Waco is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S of Waco?
Premier H S of Waco has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Premier H S of Waco rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S of Waco ranks #10 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 Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S of Waco, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students), and Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.