Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, New Waverly Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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New Waverly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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New Waverly Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
New Waverly Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Waverly Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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New Waverly Elementary School is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are New Waverly Elementary School often compared to?
New Waverly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parmley Elementary School, Turner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend New Waverly Elementary School?
301 students attend New Waverly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of New Waverly Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Waverly Elementary School?
New Waverly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Waverly Elementary School offer ?
New Waverly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is New Waverly Elementary School part of?
New Waverly Elementary School is part of New Waverly Independent School District.
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