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North Waco Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2015 Alexander
Waco, TX 76708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Waco Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
86%
83%
(11-12)
81%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend North Waco Elementary School?
482 students attend North Waco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of North Waco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Waco Elementary School?
North Waco Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Waco Elementary School offer ?
North Waco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Waco Elementary School part of?
North Waco Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.

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