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What advice would you give to incoming students at LA VEGA PRI PHIL BANCALE CAMPUS?
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Enrollment
444
Elementary
DISTRICT 537 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LA VEGA ISD·NCES 482628006129
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
4400 HARRISON, WACO, TX 76705 · (254) 299-6730 · McLennan County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL444 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
438 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 243 | 55% |
| Kindergarten | 201 | 45% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus→La Vega Elementary School→La Vega Int H P Miles Campus→La Vega J H George Dixon Campus→La Vega High School
Based on grade levels within LA VEGA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus this school | 444 | 98.6% | N/A |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School WACO | 446 | 95.1% | 26.0% |
| Crestview Elementary School WACO | 464 | 95.3% | 22.9% |
| Highland Park Elementary School TEXARKANA | 427 | 95.1% | 16.8% |
| W M Green Elementary School FORT WORTH | 532 | 96.1% | 20.0% |
| Joe Wright Elementary School JACKSONVILLE | 526 | 94.5% | 46.7% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In McLennan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 444 | #3,079 of 4,938 | #24 of 49 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #3,949 of 4,622 | #42 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.6% | #1,276 of 4,628 | #15 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.6% | #117 of 4,789 | #1 of 48 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +22.3% | #370 of 1,307 | #2 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
444
+23 (+5%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 444
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 444 | 25.9 | 17.2:1 | 99% (438) |
| 2023-24 | 499 | 26.2 | 19.1:1 | 98% (488) |
| 2022-23 | 450 | 28 | 16.1:1 | 94% (425) |
| 2020-21 | 421 | 29 | 14.5:1 | 95% (398) |
| 2017-18 | 363 | 25 | 14.5:1 | 94% (343) |
| 2015-16 | 409 | 27 | 15.2:1 | 77% (315) |
| 2010-11 | 392 | 26 | 15.1:1 | 92% (359) |
| 2000-01 | 470 | 33 | 14.2:1 | 77% (364) |
| 1990-91 | 444 | 21 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus.
Since 2017-18: students up 22% (363 to 444); teachers up 4% (25 to 25.9).
About La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
Located in WACO, Texas, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is a mid-sized elementary school. It teaches 444 students in pre-K through kindergarten.
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is one of 6 schools in LA VEGA ISD, which enrolls 3,093 students in total.
Hispanic students are 54% of those enrolled at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus. The next largest groups are 27% Black, 12% White, and 6% multiracial. In McLennan County overall, about 27% of residents are Hispanic. A diversity index of 62% means there is a 62% chance two randomly chosen students at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus are from different groups.
The school had 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. The school's 17.2:1 compares with an average of 15.1:1 for elementary schools in Texas. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 99%. The gap from the 62% average for public schools in McLennan County is 37 points.
McLennan County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $66,643 a year, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in McLennan County number 124, with about 45,703 students.
Of the public schools around it, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is closest to La Vega Int H P Miles Campus, about 0.5 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Mid-size.
Enrollment increased 5% over 4 years, reaching 444 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 14.5:1 in 2020-21 to 17.2:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
McLennan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
266,067
Census ACS
Median income
$66,643
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
124
45,703 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LA VEGA ISD
- La Vega High SchoolHigh · 881 students
- La Vega Int H P Miles CampusMiddle · 695 students
- La Vega Elementary SchoolElementary · 630 students
- La Vega J H George Dixon CampusMiddle · 441 students
- Challenge AcademyHigh · 2 students
Other schools in WACO
- Midway High SchoolHigh · 2,687 students
- Waco High SchoolHigh · 1,885 students
- University High SchoolHigh · 1,752 students
- Tennyson Middle SchoolMiddle · 963 students
- La Vega High SchoolHigh · 881 students
- Bell's Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 786 students
Nearby schools
- La Vega Int H P Miles Campus0.5 mi · 695
- La Vega High School0.8 mi · 881
- La Vega Elementary School1.3 mi · 630
- La Vega J H George Dixon Campus1.5 mi · 441
- Bill Logue Detention Center2.0 mi · 11
- Challenge Academy2.4 mi · 2
Frequently asked questions
About La Vega Pri Phil Bancale CampusHow large is La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus enrolls approximately 444 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus serve?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
The student-to-teacher ratio at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is approximately 17.2:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
At La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus, the student body is approximately 12% White, 54% Hispanic, 27% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is overseen by LA VEGA ISD in McLennan County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.