Below Average
#7463 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
Elementary School · La Vega ISD · Waco, TX
A La Vega ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
4400 HARRISON, Waco, TX 76705
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 44 schools in Waco.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus 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 25Car-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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connally Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| J H Hines ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Audre and Bernard Rapoport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Parkview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Vega ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is listed in LA VEGA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is a public elementary school in Waco, TX, part of La Vega ISD, serving approximately 499 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,463 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
What grades does La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus serve?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus rank in TX?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus ranks #7,463 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus a charter school?
No, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus a Title I school?
No, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
97.8% of students at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (254) 799-6229
- Area population (ZIP 76705)
- 31,750
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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