Overview
WAELDER SCHOOL is a public other in WAELDER, Texas. The school enrolls 302 students. It is part of the WAELDER ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
DistrictWAELDER ISD
County48177
CityWAELDER
ZIP78959
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484431005063
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment302
White4.0%
Hispanic / Latino81.9%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)