WATERS EL
TEA rating
B · 80
was B · 88 in 2025
Grades
EE-05
Enrollment
445
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25.1% |
| Hispanic | 60.6% |
| African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 2.6% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 74.1% |
| Special education | 21.1% |
| Gifted & talented | 3.1% |
| Dyslexic | 5.9% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 0 |
| Military-connected | 8 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
2026 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
2025: C · 76
2025: B · 89
2025: B · 89
2025: B · 82
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level, by grade.
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 56% | 39% | 18% |
| 4 | 43% | 30% | 8% |
| 5 | 89% | 51% | 21% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Avg teacher experience
14.5 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$59,437
Teacher turnover
20.3%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
Recognized
$4,987
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$9,975
per teacher / year
Master
$18,625
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
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