Dean Highland El
#4618 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#47732 of 50,301 nationally
About Dean Highland El
Dean Highland El is a public elementary located in Waco, in the Waco ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 617 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4618th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (24th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 617.
There are 44 schools in Waco; Dean Highland El ranks 40th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dean Highland El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dean Highland El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waco H S
Waco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,885 students · 1.4 km away
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.4 km away
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 1.4 km away
Lake Air Montessori School
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
734 students · 1.7 km away
Crestview El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 1.8 km away
West Avenue El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 2.5 km away
Brook Avenue El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 2.9 km away
Mountainview El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 3.2 km away
Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
Waco · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students · 3.4 km away
Cedar Ridge El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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617 students
Oak Hill El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
John F Ward El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Rahe Bulverde El
Bulverde · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Elizabeth Smith Academy
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
617 students
Hoyland El
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617 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dean Highland El a good school?
Dean Highland El has a Success Index (US) of 14.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4618 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dean Highland El rank in Texas?
Dean Highland El ranks #4618 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #47732 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dean Highland El?
Dean Highland El had 617 students in 2025.
Is Dean Highland El a elementary school or a high school?
Dean Highland El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dean Highland El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dean Highland El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.