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#7731 of 8,552 schools in TX
Connally EL
Elementary School · Connally ISD · Waco, TX
A Connally ISD elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 CADET WAY, Waco, TX 76705
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Connally EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Connally EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,881
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Audre and Bernard Rapoport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| G L Wiley Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–12 | 5.0 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| J H Hines ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Connally ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Connally EL is listed in CONNALLY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connally EL
Connally EL is a public elementary school in Waco, TX, part of Connally ISD, serving approximately 354 students in grades 4th-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,731 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connally EL
What grades does Connally EL serve?
Connally EL serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Connally EL?
Connally EL has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connally EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Connally EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connally EL rank in TX?
Connally EL ranks #7,731 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Connally EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Connally EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Connally EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connally EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Connally EL a charter school?
No, Connally EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Connally EL a Title I school?
No, Connally EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connally EL?
86.7% of students at Connally EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (254) 750-7170
- Area population (ZIP 76705)
- 31,750
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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