CONNALLY EL

374 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Connally Elementary School is a public primary school located in Waco, Texas, serving as a key component of the Connally Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Connally ISD, the school benefits from a mission centered on student success and the cultivation of a "Cadet" identity, which encourages school spirit and collective achievement. The administration and faculty prioritize clear communication with families and often leverage the district’s resources to provide extracurricular opportunities and academic support. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a central hub for district news, calendars, and educational policies, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparency and partnership in the educational process.

374

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CONNALLY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	144
Black	130
Asian	2
Two or More	18

Hispanic
144 (38.5 %)
Black
130 (34.8 %)
White
80 (21.4 %)
Two or More
18 (4.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	CONNALLY ISD
Phone:	(254)750-7170
Website:	http://connally.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 4 174

Grade 5 200

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CONNALLY EL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	174
Grade 5	200

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CONNALLY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	50.3%
Male	186	49.7%

WACO ISD

451 Students

1120 N NEW RD
WACO, TX 76710 (8.8 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th