Enrollment
69
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Waco Ctr for Youth
Federal NCES profile for Waco Ctr for Youth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480915006358
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waco Ctr for Youth earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waco Ctr for Youth has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waco Ctr for Youth ranks #8 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waco Ctr for Youth compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waco Ctr for Youth
Waco Ctr for Youth is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Waco, Texas, enrolling 69 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 92.3% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 69 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Axtell Isd also operates Axtell El (358 students) and Axtell H S (236 students) alongside Waco Ctr for Youth.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waco Ctr for Youth compares
Waco Ctr for Youth on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,326
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Waco Ctr for Youth is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Axtell Isd, which includes Waco Ctr for Youth.
$15,326
Per student
+12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waco Ctr for Youth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Axtell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Axtell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Waco Ctr for Youth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waco Ctr for Youth
How many students attend Waco Ctr for Youth?
Waco Ctr for Youth has 69 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco Ctr for Youth?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco Ctr for Youth is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Ctr for Youth?
92.3% of students at Waco Ctr for Youth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waco Ctr for Youth?
The largest demographic group at Waco Ctr for Youth is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waco Ctr for Youth?
Waco Ctr for Youth has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waco Ctr for Youth rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Waco Ctr for Youth ranks #8 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.
Is Waco Ctr for Youth a good school?
Waco Ctr for Youth earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Axtell Isd?
Besides Waco Ctr for Youth, Axtell Isd also operates Axtell El (358 students), Axtell H S (236 students), and Axtell Middle School (171 students). See the Axtell Isd district page for the complete list.
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