At a glance
Reported students
361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
489
Carl C Waitz El: 361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Carl C Waitz El
Carl C Waitz El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alton. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Mission CISD. NCES reports 361 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.9%) and White (1.1%). English learners represent 54.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carl C Waitz El
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 54.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic98.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mission CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Salinas El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
345 reported students
Marcell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Alton El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Castro El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Pearson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Public schools near Carl C Waitz El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raquel Cavazos El Elementary · Mission CISD | PK–05 | 521 | 0.7 mi |
| Cantu El Elementary · Mission CISD | PK–05 | 521 | 1 mi |
| Alton El Elementary · Mission CISD | PK–05 | 337 | 1.3 mi |
| Hurla M Midkiff El Elementary · Mission CISD | PK–05 | 657 | 1.6 mi |
| Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios El Elementary · Mission CISD | PK–05 | 345 | 1.8 mi |
| Diaz-Villarreal El Elementary · La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 527 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carl C Waitz El
What grades does Carl C Waitz El serve?
Carl C Waitz El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mission CISD.
How many students attend Carl C Waitz El?
Carl C Waitz El reported 361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carl C Waitz El?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 361 students and 25.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carl C Waitz El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carl C Waitz El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mission CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carl C Waitz El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carl C Waitz El in?
Carl C Waitz El is part of Mission CISD, based in Mission, TX, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carl C Waitz El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Raquel Cavazos El (0.7 mi), Cantu El (1 mi), Alton El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.