West Avenue Elementary

Summary:

West Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Waco, Texas, serving 289 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Waco Independent School District, which is ranked 901 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (48.44%) and Hispanic (46.71%), and an extremely high percentage (over 95%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. However, the school performs better for English Language Learners, ranking in the top third of Texas elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the Waco ISD, such as Hillcrest PDS Magnet and Lake Air Montessori School, both of which are public magnet schools, West Avenue Elementary is clearly underperforming. Despite these challenges, the school's high per-student spending suggests that it may have the resources and capacity to improve if the right strategies and interventions are implemented to better serve its disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1101 N 15th St
       Waco, TX  76707-0027


(254) 750-3900

District: Waco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4184th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,956 Help


Students who attend West Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    G W Carver Middle
High:    Waco High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.3%
Hispanic:
40.2%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 89.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Avenue Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: African American (54.3%), Hispanic (40.2%), White (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Avenue Elementary is 14.4, which is the 7th best among 15 elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Avenue Elementary is $13,956, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Avenue Elementary 4184th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See West Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waco Independent School District (Isd) 901st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.67 3414th 3465 1.5%
2005 8.47 3399th 3475 2.2%
2006 17.20 3240th 3476 6.8%
2007 16.58 3476th 3724 6.7%
2008 28.19 3177th 3768 15.7%
2009 27.08 3311th 3884 14.8%
2010 54.65 2077th 3937 47.2%
2011 32.71 3270th 4095 20.1%
2012 21.30 3807th 4206 9.5%
2013 17.36 3888th 4221 7.9%
2014 18.13 3887th 4260 8.8%
2015 12.57 4048th 4320 6.3%
2016 23.53 3573rd 4286 16.6%
2017 20.34 3763rd 4329 13.1%
2018 17.02 3951st 4359 9.4%
2019 12.68 4249th 4479 5.1%
2021 18.43 3985th 4578 13.0%
2022 10.49 4385th 4581 4.3%
2023 16.81 4196th 4647 9.7%
2024 17.05 4184th 4675 10.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.82 2668th 3226 17.3%
2019 28.92 2734th 3333 18.0%
2021 56.88 1133rd 3446 67.1%
2022 50.41 1622nd 3487 53.5%
2023 54.65 1426th 3556 59.9%
2024 46.19 1841st 3638 49.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.99 3346th 3684 9.2%
2021 33.71 2503rd 3799 34.1%
2022 25.92 3319th 3952 16.0%
2023 18.54 3847th 4086 5.8%
2024 12.08 4174th 4261 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.95 3840th 4264 9.9%
2019 17.18 4066th 4309 5.6%
2021 27.16 3585th 4451 19.5%
2022 16.69 4175th 4477 6.7%
2023 23.16 3929th 4521 13.1%
2024 23.65 3933rd 4560 13.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.98 3981st 4306 7.5%
2019 15.62 4066th 4348 6.5%
2021 21.65 3775th 4499 16.1%
2022 10.86 4411th 4561 3.3%
2023 12.54 4361st 4588 4.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 2134th 3106 31.3%
2021 26.50 2430th 3006 19.2%
2022 9.74 2867th 2958 3.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.10 3557th 4240 16.1%
2019 21.03 3923rd 4295 8.7%
2021 35.92 2895th 4331 33.2%
2022 21.43 4004th 4461 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.97 3773rd 4319 12.6%
2019 12.71 4175th 4357 4.2%
2021 18.02 3991st 4498 11.3%
2022 13.73 4275th 4563 6.3%
2023 28.93 3477th 4585 24.2%
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Rank History for African American students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.37 1896th 2483 23.6%
2019 26.39 2094th 2515 16.7%
2021 30.49 1837th 2444 24.8%
2022 14.14 2335th 2421 3.6%
2023 29.09 1882nd 2443 23.0%
2024 24.48 2062nd 2421 14.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.84 3595th 4168 13.7%
2019 14.04 4043rd 4188 3.5%
2021 28.85 3303rd 4329 23.7%
2022 25.28 3672nd 4376 16.1%
2023 28.33 3462nd 4401 21.3%
2024 33.48 3202nd 4431 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for West Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 13 206 0 155 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 13 206 0 155 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 11 202 0 174 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 21 188 0 209 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 11 170 0 173 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 8 172 1 195 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 10 159 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 11 161 0 181 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 16 168 0 179 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 25 139 0 201 1 0 0 0 366
2012 20 137 0 209 1 3 1 0 371
2013 11 139 0 247 5 0 0 0 402
2014 16 114 0 243 2 0 0 0 375
2015 9 108 0 244 0 0 4 0 365
2016 9 121 1 218 0 0 4 0 353
2017 10 138 0 214 0 0 5 0 367
2018 14 155 0 203 1 1 8 0 382
2019 13 132 0 184 0 0 9 0 338
2020 18 151 0 172 0 1 13 0 355
2021 13 123 0 150 0 0 12 0 298
2022 11 135 0 147 1 1 10 0 305
2023 13 140 1 135 0 0 0 0 289
2024 10 150 0 111 0 0 5 0 276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 374 25.9 14.4 96.3
2003 374 25.9 14.4 96.3
2004 387 24.0 16.1 98.4
2005 418 25.9 16.1 98.3
2006 354 27.0 13.1 95.8
2007 377 26.0 14.5 97.6
2008 323 23.0 14.0 96.6
2009 353 22.5 15.7 95.5
2010 363 21.9 16.5 98.9
2011 366 23.2 15.7 96.7
2012 371 20.4 18.1 96
2013 402 22.3 17.9 95
2014 375 22.8 16.4 96.5
2015 365 22.0 16.5 97.8
2016 353 21.0 16.8 96.3
2017 367 22.9 15.9 98.1
2018 382 21.9 17.4 97.1
2019 338 23.2 14.5 91.4
2020 355 23.7 14.9 96.1
2021 298 24.0 12.4 96
2022 305 23.9 12.7 95.4
2023 289 20.2 14.2 95.8
2024 276 19.1 14.4 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 374 25.9 14.4 96.3
2003 374 25.9 14.4 96.3
2004 387 24.0 16.1 98.4
2005 418 25.9 16.1 98.3
2006 354 27.0 13.1 95.8
2007 377 26.0 14.5 97.6
2008 323 23.0 14.0 96.6
2009 353 22.5 15.7 95.5
2010 363 21.9 16.5 98.9
2011 366 23.2 15.7 96.7
2012 371 20.4 18.1 96
2013 402 22.3 17.9 95
2014 375 22.8 16.4 96.5
2015 365 22.0 16.5 97.8
2016 353 21.0 16.8 96.3
2017 367 22.9 15.9 98.1
2018 382 21.9 17.4 97.1
2019 338 23.2 14.5 91.4
2020 355 23.7 14.9 96.1
2021 298 24.0 12.4 96
2022 305 23.9 12.7 95.4
2023 289 20.2 14.2 95.8
2024 276 19.1 14.4 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Avenue Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,601 (13.9%) $9,904 (86.1%) $11,505
2020 $1,623 (14.3%) $9,728 (85.7%) $11,351
2021 $1,960 (14.0%) $11,996 (86.0%) $13,956

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4249th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4196th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Avenue Elementary)2940
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2727
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Avenue Elementary)1423
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2520
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Avenue Elementary)3726
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2525
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Avenue Elementary)2311
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2717
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Avenue Elementary)2226
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Avenue Elementary)2332
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3829
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Avenue Elementary)1319
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3423
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students338289
 14.5%
African American132140
 6.1%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic184135
 26.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1313
Two or More Races90
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.4%95.8%
 4.4%


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West Avenue Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend West Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : G W Carver Middle
High : Waco High School

Students at West Avenue Elementary are 54% African American, 40% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended West Avenue Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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