Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Waco Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Waco Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
The verdict
Waco Charter School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waco Charter School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waco Charter School ranks #3 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
NCES ID 480002407392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
175 on latest CCD 480002407392 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
175 enr · 10.3:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 32 schools in Waco. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Waco Charter School compares
Waco Charter School vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
District finance for Waco Charter School reports $15,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waco Charter School
How many students attend Waco Charter School?
Waco Charter School has 175 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco Charter School is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Waco Charter School?
85.7% of students at Waco Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waco Charter School?
Waco Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Waco Charter School rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Waco Charter School ranks #3 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 Waco Charter School?
None; Waco Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Waco Charter School is its only campus.