At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
New Waverly El: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
15.4:1 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
- 291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about New Waverly El
New Waverly El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in New Waverly. It is one of 4 current school records connected to New Waverly ISD. NCES reports 327 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 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 White (64.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 New Waverly El
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.2 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White64.2%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
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 New Waverly ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Waverly H S
High · Grades 09–12
325 reported students
New Waverly J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
253 reported students
New Waverly Int
Middle · Grades 04–06
169 reported students
Public schools near New Waverly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Waverly Int Middle · New Waverly ISD | 04–06 | 169 | under 0.1 mi |
| C C Hardy El Elementary · Willis ISD | KG–05 | 756 | 7.4 mi |
| Parmley El Elementary · Willis ISD | KG–05 | 631 | 7.4 mi |
| Edward B Cannan El Elementary · Willis ISD | KG–05 | 714 | 7.8 mi |
| Turner El Elementary · Willis ISD | KG–05 | 463 | 9.7 mi |
| W Lloyd Meador El Elementary · Willis ISD | KG–05 | 706 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Waverly El
What grades does New Waverly El serve?
New Waverly El reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Waverly ISD.
How many students attend New Waverly El?
New Waverly El reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 291 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Waverly El?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 327 students and 21.2 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 New Waverly El a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Waverly El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Waverly ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Waverly El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Waverly El in?
New Waverly El is part of New Waverly ISD, based in New Waverly, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Waverly El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Waverly Int (under 0.1 mi), C C Hardy El (7.4 mi), Parmley El (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.