South Waco El
#4508 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#45934 of 50,301 nationally
About South Waco El
South Waco 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 490 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4508th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (27th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 490.
There are 44 schools in Waco; South Waco El ranks 39th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
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 South Waco El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Waco El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alta Vista El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 1.8 km away
University H S
Waco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,752 students · 2.4 km away
Bell's Hill El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students · 2.4 km away
Harmony School of Innovation - Waco
Beverly Hills · Charter high · Grades 6–12
614 students · 2.5 km away
Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students · 2.6 km away
Kendrick El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 4.6 km away
Robinson El
Robinson · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
328 students · 4.7 km away
West Avenue El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 4.8 km away
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 4.8 km away
Robinson Pri
Robinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
389 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Rogers El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Cooper El
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490 students
Steadham El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
T L Pink El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Indian Creek El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
McCall El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Waco El a good school?
South Waco El has a Success Index (US) of 18.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4508 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 South Waco El rank in Texas?
South Waco El ranks #4508 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #45934 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Waco El?
South Waco El had 490 students in 2025.
Is South Waco El a elementary school or a high school?
South Waco El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Waco El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Waco El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.