Enrollment
437
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waxahachie, TX
Wilemon Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wilemon Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484473013811
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilemon Steam Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilemon Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilemon Steam Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473013811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilemon Steam Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilemon Steam Academy
Wilemon Steam Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, enrolling 437 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 584 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students) and Howard J H (918 students) alongside Wilemon Steam Academy.
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 Wilemon Steam Academy compares
Wilemon Steam Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,529
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Wilemon Steam Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waxahachie Isd, which includes Wilemon Steam Academy.
$11,529
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 30.8%
Federal 14.0%
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 Wilemon Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilemon Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilemon Steam Academy
How many students attend Wilemon Steam Academy?
Wilemon Steam Academy has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waxahachie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilemon Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilemon Steam Academy is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Wilemon Steam Academy?
24.9% of students at Wilemon Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilemon Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wilemon Steam Academy is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilemon Steam Academy?
Wilemon Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilemon Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilemon Steam Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
Is Wilemon Steam Academy a good school?
Wilemon Steam Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Wilemon Steam Academy, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.
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