#3360 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#36261 of 50,301 nationally
About La Vega El
La Vega El is a public elementary located in Waco, in the La Vega ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 1–3. In 2025 it enrolled 630 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3360th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 630.
There are 44 schools in Waco; La Vega El ranks 23rd of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 La Vega El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Vega El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
La Vega H S
Waco · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students · 902 m away
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
444 students · 2.1 km away
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
Waco · Public middle · Grades 4–6
695 students · 2.4 km away
G W Carver Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students · 3.0 km away
J H Hines El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students · 3.0 km away
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Academy
Waco · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students · 3.2 km away
Quinn Campus Public Middle
Waco · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
269 students · 3.2 km away
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
Waco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
233 students · 3.2 km away
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
Waco · Public middle · Grades 7–8
441 students · 3.3 km away
Kendrick El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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630 students
Aiken El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
F L Moffett Pri
Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
630 students
Charles A Gill El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Mockingbird El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Edison El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
630 students
Frequently asked questions
Is La Vega El a good school?
La Vega El has a Success Index (US) of 33.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3360 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 La Vega El rank in Texas?
La Vega El ranks #3360 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #36261 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Vega El?
La Vega El had 630 students in 2025.
Is La Vega El a elementary school or a high school?
La Vega El is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Vega El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Vega El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.