Enrollment
2,995
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
159.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waller H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waller H S
Waller H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Waller, Texas, enrolling 2,995 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 28% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Waller Isd spends $10,517 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 1,040 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,995 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 143 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Waller Isd also operates Schultz J H (1,194 students) and Waller J H (951 students) alongside Waller H S.
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 Waller H S compares
Waller H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waller Isd, which includes Waller H S.
$10,517
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~2,995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Waller H S a good school?
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. 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 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.
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