SOUTH WACO EL

southwaco.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Waco Elementary is a public school located in the Waco Independent School District, serving students in the Waco, Texas, community. As an institution dedicated to early childhood and elementary education, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that prepares students for future academic success. Its curriculum typically aligns with the district's standards, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support student development.

Located on Gurley Lane, the school acts as a hub for its local neighborhood, fostering a sense of community engagement among families and faculty. The administration and staff prioritize a supportive atmosphere, focusing on social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By utilizing the resources of the Waco Independent School District, South Waco Elementary aims to create an inclusive environment where students can build the essential skills necessary to transition effectively into the middle school years.

490

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH WACO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	182
Black	251
Asian	9
Two or More	17
American Indian	5

Black
251 (51.2%)
Hispanic
182 (37.1%)
White
26 (5.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)753-6802
Website:	http://southwaco.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 71