- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial, CA
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for T. L. Waggoner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061821008489
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. L. Waggoner Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
T. L. Waggoner Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. L. Waggoner Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Imperial, CA.
School address
District: Imperial Unified · California
NCES ID 061821008489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
T. L. Waggoner Elementary held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061821008489 · Imperial, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 22.7:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial High (1,439 students)
T. L. Waggoner Elementary held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
T. L. Waggoner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imperial High
Imperial High
1,439 students
- Frank M. Wrigh
Frank M. Wright Middle
1,116 students
- Ben Hulse Elem
Ben Hulse Elementary
838 students
- Imperial Cross
Imperial Cross Elementary
760 students
- This school
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
613 students
- Imperial Ave. 28
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
28 students
What this shows T. L. Waggoner Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. L. Waggoner Elementary compares
T. L. Waggoner Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 6.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, T. L. Waggoner Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Imperial Unified reports $14,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. L. Waggoner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank M. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Hulse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Cross Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. L. Waggoner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. L. Waggoner Elementary
How many students attend T. L. Waggoner Elementary?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. L. Waggoner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T. L. Waggoner Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. L. Waggoner Elementary?
46.8% of students at T. L. Waggoner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. L. Waggoner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at T. L. Waggoner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Imperial, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. L. Waggoner Elementary?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T. L. Waggoner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, T. L. Waggoner Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Imperial, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial Unified?
Besides T. L. Waggoner Elementary, Imperial Unified also operates Imperial High (1,439 students), Frank M. Wright Middle (1,116 students), and Ben Hulse Elementary (838 students). See the Imperial Unified district page for the complete list.