- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waller, TX
Waller H S
Federal NCES profile for Waller H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484443005073
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waller H S earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Waller · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waller H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waller H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+207 students YoY
Waller H S grew from 2,639 students in 2022-23 to 2,846 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 159.8 → 166.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+207 students YoY 484443005073 · Waller, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,995 enr · 18.8:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Schultz J H (1,194 students)
Waller H S grew from 2,639 students in 2022-23 to 2,846 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 159.8 → 166.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waller H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waller H S
2,995 students
- Schultz J H 1,194
Schultz J H
1,194 students
- Waller J H 951
Waller J H
951 students
- I T Holleman E 753
I T Holleman El
753 students
- H T Jones El 720
H T Jones El
720 students
- Fields Store E 718
Fields Store El
718 students
What this shows Waller H S reports 2,995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waller H S compares
Waller H S 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,995
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
756
in-school suspensions + 284 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 143 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 26.4%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Waller H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Waller Isd reports $11,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waller H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schultz J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waller J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I T Holleman El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H T Jones El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fields Store El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waller H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~2,995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waller H S
How many students attend Waller H S?
Waller H S has 2,995 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,639 (2022-23) → 2,846 (2023-24), up 207.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waller H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Waller H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waller H S?
54.5% of students at Waller H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waller H S?
The largest demographic group at Waller H S is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Waller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waller H S?
Waller H S has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waller H S rank among schools in Waller?
By Resource Investment Index, Waller H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waller on the city page.
What other schools are in Waller Isd?
Besides Waller H S, Waller Isd also operates Schultz J H (1,194 students), Waller J H (951 students), and I T Holleman El (753 students). See the Waller Isd district page for the complete list.