- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waskom, TX
Waskom El
Federal NCES profile for Waskom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484467005086
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waskom El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Waskom · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waskom El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waskom El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Waskom El grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 484467005086 · Waskom, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.7:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Waskom H S (257 students)
Waskom El grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waskom El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waskom El
370 students
- Waskom H S
Waskom H S
257 students
- Waskom Middle
Waskom Middle
179 students
What this shows Waskom El reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waskom El compares
Waskom El 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,104
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Waskom El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waskom Isd reports $15,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waskom El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waskom H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waskom Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waskom El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waskom El
How many students attend Waskom El?
Waskom El has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waskom, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waskom El?
The student-teacher ratio at Waskom El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Waskom El?
69.0% of students at Waskom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waskom El?
The largest demographic group at Waskom El is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Waskom, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waskom El?
Waskom El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Waskom El rank among public schools in Waskom?
By Resource Investment Index, Waskom El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waskom on the city page.
What other schools are in Waskom Isd?
Besides Waskom El, Waskom Isd also operates Waskom H S (257 students) and Waskom Middle (179 students). See the Waskom Isd district page for the complete list.