- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Hill, TX
Waterford Oaks El
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Oaks El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481323021203
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Oaks El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Oaks El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Oaks El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323021203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Waterford Oaks El held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481323021203 · Cedar Hill, TX Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 19.3:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
Waterford Oaks El held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Waterford Oaks El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- This school 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- Bessie Coleman 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- W S Permenter 456
W S Permenter Middle
456 students
What this shows Waterford Oaks El reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Oaks El compares
Waterford Oaks El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$11,107
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 4.0%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Waterford Oaks El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Oaks El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W S Permenter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Oaks El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Oaks El
How many students attend Waterford Oaks El?
Waterford Oaks El has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Hill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Oaks El?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Oaks El is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterford Oaks El?
76.3% of students at Waterford Oaks El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Oaks El?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Oaks El is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Oaks El?
Waterford Oaks El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Waterford Oaks El rank among schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Oaks El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides Waterford Oaks El, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students), and Bessie Coleman Middle (488 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.