- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Speegleville El
Federal NCES profile for Speegleville El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483064005554
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Speegleville El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Speegleville El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Speegleville El ranks #6 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Speegleville El held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483064005554 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12.7:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway H S (2,687 students)
Speegleville El held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Speegleville 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
- South Bosque E 578
South Bosque El
578 students
- This school 228
Speegleville El
228 students
What this shows Speegleville El reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Speegleville El compares
Speegleville El 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Speegleville 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 Speegleville El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hill El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bosque El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Speegleville 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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Speegleville El
How many students attend Speegleville El?
Speegleville El has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Speegleville El?
The student-teacher ratio at Speegleville El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Speegleville El?
50.9% of students at Speegleville El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Speegleville El?
The largest demographic group at Speegleville El is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Speegleville El?
Speegleville El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Speegleville El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Speegleville El ranks #6 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 Speegleville 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.