South Waco El
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
4,391st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 0%▼ Declining
2104 GURLEY LN, Waco, TX 76706
(254)753-6802NCES ID 484428006798Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Waco El 4,391st 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 0% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 0th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 169 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 477 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1989, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.6% | 52.4% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 50.6% | 36.9% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| White | 7.9% | 5.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1989. 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 $255K in zip 76706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is South Waco El in?
South Waco El is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is South Waco El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Waco El 4,391st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Waco El?
Black 52%, Hispanic 37%, White 6%, Two or more races 3% (477 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Waco El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76706 is $255K 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.