China Spring El
Waco, TX · China Spring ISD
Regular public school · Grades 2-4 · Rural, fringe
1,192nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
11495 WORTHAM BEND RD, Waco, TX 76708
(254)836-5600NCES ID 481396000880Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks China Spring El 1,192nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 73th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 418 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 657 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 64.8% | ▼ 14.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 24.7% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $230K in zip 76708 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is China Spring El in?
China Spring El is part of the China Spring ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is China Spring El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks China Spring El 1,192nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of China Spring El?
White 65%, Hispanic 25%, Black 5%, Two or more races 4% (657 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near China Spring El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76708 is $230K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.