- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, KY
Waco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372000951
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waco Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 422
- students enrolled
Waco Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Waco Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210372000951 · Waco, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 14.1:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Waco Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Waco Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 422
Waco Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Waco Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waco Elementary School compares
Waco Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Waco Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waco Elementary School
How many students attend Waco Elementary School?
Waco Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, KY. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Waco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waco Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Waco, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waco Elementary School?
Waco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Waco Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.