WEST AVENUE EL

westavenue.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

289

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST AVENUE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	135
Black	140
Asian	1

Black
140 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
135 (46.7 %)
White
13 (4.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)750-3900
Website:	http://westavenue.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 33

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 32