District Overview
Headquartered at 501 Franklin Avenue in Waco, Texas, Waco Independent School District serves as a primary educational anchor within a dynamic midsize city setting. As an open, traditional public school district, Waco ISD operates 23 campuses offering comprehensive programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district educates a vibrant student body of over 13,300 pupils, reflecting a rich cultural diversity with strong Hispanic (over 8,300 students) and Black (over 3,500 students) representation. From foundational early childhood classrooms enrolling more than 800 pre-kindergarteners to dynamic high school environments preparing students for post-secondary success, the district provides structured, continuous pathways for academic growth across all grade levels.

To effectively deliver its academic vision, Waco ISD employs a robust workforce of approximately 4,240 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional delivery is anchored by nearly 1,865 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 290 instructional aides, working alongside a comprehensive network of over 2,000 support personnel dedicated to student well-being, campus safety, and operational excellence. This balanced ratio of instructional and support staff enables the district to maintain targeted educational programming and individualized care across its campuses. Families, community partners, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and performance can visit wacoisd.org or contact the central administrative offices directly at (254) 755-9420.
23
Total Schools
13,376
Total Students
1,864.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WACO ISD
Demographic Student Count
White1,012
Hispanic8,359
Black3,583
Asian34
Two or More360
American Indian23
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    8,359 (62.5%)
  • Black
    3,583 (26.8%)
  • White
    1,012 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    360 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    34 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    23 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in WACO ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary15
Middle4
High3
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:23
Students:13,376*
Teachers (FTE):1,864.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in WACO ISD
Found 25 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,752 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,885 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th