- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Water Valley, TX
Water Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Water Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484471005090
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Water Valley School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Water Valley · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Water Valley School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Water Valley School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Water Valley, TX.
School address
District: Water Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484471005090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Water Valley School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484471005090 · Water Valley, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 8.5:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: San Angelo State School (6 students)
Water Valley School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Water Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Water Valley School
297 students
- San Angelo Sta 6
San Angelo State School
6 students
- Wall Special P 4
Wall Special Programs
4 students
- Water Valley / 2
Water Valley / Veribest Special Programs
2 students
- Fairview Speci 1
Fairview Special Programs
1 students
What this shows Water Valley School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Water Valley School compares
Water Valley School is a shrinking 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,589
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Water Valley School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Water Valley Isd reports $16,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Water Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo State School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Wall Special Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Water Valley / Veribest Special Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Fairview Special Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Water Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Water Valley School
How many students attend Water Valley School?
Water Valley School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Water Valley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Water Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Water Valley School is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Water Valley School?
43.1% of students at Water Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Water Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Water Valley School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Water Valley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Water Valley School?
Water Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Water Valley School rank among public schools in Water Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Water Valley School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Water Valley, 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 Water Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Water Valley Isd?
Besides Water Valley School, Water Valley Isd also operates San Angelo State School (6 students), Wall Special Programs (4 students), and Water Valley / Veribest Special Programs (2 students). See the Water Valley Isd district page for the complete list.