WEST AVENUE EL

WEST AVENUE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 382 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, WEST AVENUE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WEST AVENUE ELementary, located at 1101 N 15th St in Waco, Texas, is a campus within the Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to meet the diverse social and educational needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, WEST AVENUE ELementary emphasizes the importance of community and parent engagement to help students succeed. The school’s digital presence through the Waco ISD portal provides families with access to essential resources, including campus updates, calendar events, and information on district-wide policies. By utilizing these tools and maintaining a structured classroom environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact WEST AVENUE EL at (254) 750-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1101 N 15TH ST
WACO, TX 76707-0027
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WEST AVENUE EL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WACO ISD
Total Students:
382
Teachers:
21.92
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 382 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.1%
Black or African American
40.6%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.