- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Waco Ctr for Youth grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+76.9%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 480915006358 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 13.8:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Axtell El (358 students)
Waco Ctr for Youth grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (+76.9%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waco Ctr for Youth in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Axtell El
Axtell El
358 students
- Axtell H S
Axtell H S
236 students
- Axtell Middle
Axtell Middle School
171 students
- This school 69
Waco Ctr for Youth
69 students
- Challenge Acad 1
Challenge Academy
1 students
What this shows Waco Ctr for Youth reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waco Ctr for Youth compares
Waco Ctr for Youth is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Axtell Isd reports $14,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
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 (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.