- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wilemon Steam Academy held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484473013811 · Waxahachie, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 14.1:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Wilemon Steam Academy held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wilemon Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- This school 437
Wilemon Steam Academy
437 students
What this shows Wilemon Steam Academy reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilemon Steam Academy compares
Wilemon Steam Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,520
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 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.
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
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.