At a glance
Reported students
386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475.5
Ray El: 386 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ray El
Ray El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Waxahachie. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Waxahachie ISD. NCES reports 386 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 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (38.1%) and White (29.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ray El
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.92 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.3%
- Hispanic38.1%
- Black26.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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.
Other schools in Waxahachie ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilemon STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
Clift El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Shackelford El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
452 reported students
Felty El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
Northside El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Dunaway El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
525 reported students
Public schools near Ray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clift El Elementary · Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 449 | 2.7 mi |
| Dunaway El Elementary · Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 525 | 4.5 mi |
| Marvin Biomedical Academy Elementary · Waxahachie ISD | PK–05 | 535 | 4.5 mi |
| Felty El Elementary · Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 471 | 4.6 mi |
| Northside El Elementary · Waxahachie ISD | PK–05 | 480 | 4.8 mi |
| Simpson El Elementary · Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 592 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ray El
What grades does Ray El serve?
Ray El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waxahachie ISD.
How many students attend Ray El?
Ray El reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ray El?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 386 students and 28.92 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 Ray El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ray El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waxahachie ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ray El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.7% 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 Ray El in?
Ray El is part of Waxahachie ISD, based in Waxahachie, TX, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ray El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clift El (2.7 mi), Dunaway El (4.5 mi), Marvin Biomedical Academy (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.