La Vega El
Waco, TX · La Vega ISD
Regular public school · Grades 1-3 · Suburb, midsize
4,194th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
3100 WHEELER ST, Waco, TX 76705
(254)799-1721NCES ID 482628007035Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Vega El 4,194th 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 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 199 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 672 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.9% | 56.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 20.3% | 24.7% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 25.9% | 13.7% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 $214K in zip 76705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Vega El
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ELA 19% ▼17 · Math 12% ▼4Compare - #4195Audre and Bernard Rapoport AcademyRapoport Academy Public School · 2 mi away · charter4,195th of 4,406
ELA 28% ▼8 · Math 24% ▲8Compare - #4279Kendrick ElWaco ISD · 2.9 mi away4,279th of 4,406
ELA 26% ▼10 · Math 21% ▲5Compare - –Connally Early Childhood CenterConnally ISD · 3.1 mi awayCompare
- #4380Connally ElConnally ISD · 3.2 mi away4,380th of 4,406
ELA 25% ▼11 · Math 8% ▼8Compare - #4293Brook Avenue ElWaco ISD · 3.3 mi away · charter4,293rd of 4,406
ELA 25% ▼11 · Math 21% ▲5Compare - #4150West Avenue ElWaco ISD · 3.7 mi away4,150th of 4,406
ELA 35% ▼1 · Math 19% ▲3Compare
What school district is La Vega El in?
La Vega El is part of the La Vega ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is La Vega El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Vega El 4,194th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of La Vega El?
Hispanic 56%, Black 25%, White 14%, Two or more races 5% (672 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Vega El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76705 is $214K 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.