TXPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

DEAN HIGHLAND EL — School Profile & District Info

Primary|WACO, Texas|WACO ISD

WACO, TX 76707

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
597
Student:Teacher
16.6:1
Locale
Urban
District
WACO ISD
Econ. Disadvantaged
93.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
20%
7th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
15%
11th percentile in TX
Chronic Absenteeism
6.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Near average in TX

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,294
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 26%Local 51%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$249,036
-1.2% YoY
Waco, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

617
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about DEAN HIGHLAND EL

DEAN HIGHLAND EL currently enrolls 597 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in TX.

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