Top Rankings
Connally Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,282 students in Connally Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Connally Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,282 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Connally Independent School District, which is ranked #1162 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1161 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
871 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
832 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
37%
13%
# White Students
448 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
20%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
168
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
172
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,780 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,360 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,780
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,360
$14,116
Best Connally Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connally Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Little Cadet Way
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7600
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7600
Grades: 1-3
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Connally Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Grades: 4-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Connally J High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Connally High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Bb Brown
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Grades: PK-K
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Connally Independent School District?
Connally Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,282 students.
What is the rank of Connally Independent School District?
Connally Independent School District is ranked #1162 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Connally Independent School District?
38% of Connally Independent School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Connally Independent School District?
Connally Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Connally Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,360 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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