- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
South Bosque El
Federal NCES profile for South Bosque El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483064006886
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bosque El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bosque El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bosque El ranks #11 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
South Bosque El shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483064006886 · Waco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 16.1:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway H S (2,687 students)
South Bosque El shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Bosque El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway H S
Midway H S
2,687 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
1,112 students
- River Valley M 902
River Valley Middle
902 students
- Park Hill El 680
Park Hill El
680 students
- This school 578
South Bosque El
578 students
- Castleman Cree 570
Castleman Creek El
570 students
What this shows South Bosque El reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bosque El compares
South Bosque 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,539
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 7.6%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, South Bosque El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midway Isd reports $10,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Bosque El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castleman Creek El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bosque El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bosque El
How many students attend South Bosque El?
South Bosque El has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bosque El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bosque El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Bosque El?
10.3% of students at South Bosque El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bosque El?
The largest demographic group at South Bosque El is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bosque El?
South Bosque El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 South Bosque El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bosque El ranks #11 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 Midway Isd?
Besides South Bosque El, Midway Isd also operates Midway H S (2,687 students), Midway Middle (1,112 students), and River Valley Middle (902 students). See the Midway Isd district page for the complete list.