Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy in Waco, TX

At a glance

Reported students

396

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas elementary enrollment

26th percentile

Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

269

Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy: 396 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

12.4:1 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: 338
Teachers (FTE): 35
Student–teacher ratio: 9.7:1

What the reported data says about Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy

Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Waco. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Rapoport Academy Public School. NCES reports 396 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 Black (42.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy

1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.05 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 9.5%
Students with disabilities: 20.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 78.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
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

White12.1%
Hispanic39.9%
Black42.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.8%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Quinn Campus Public Middle

Middle · Grades 05–08

269 reported students

Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S

High · Grades 09–12

233 reported students

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Public schools near Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy

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
J H Hines El Elementary · Waco ISD	PK–05	379	1 mi
Brook Avenue El Elementary · Waco ISD	PK–05	356	1.4 mi
West Avenue El Elementary · Waco ISD	PK–05	249	1.9 mi
La Vega El Elementary · La Vega ISD	01–03	630	2 mi
Cedar Ridge El Elementary · Waco ISD	PK–05	446	2.4 mi
Provident Heights El Elementary · Waco ISD	PK–05	383	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy

What grades does Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy serve?

Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapoport Academy Public School.

How many students attend Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?

Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 396 students and 32.05 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 Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

78.3% 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 Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy in?

Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy is part of Rapoport Academy Public School, based in Waco, TX, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J H Hines El (1 mi), Brook Avenue El (1.4 mi), West Avenue El (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.