Waco Independent School District Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsTexas, United States201-500 Employees
Waco Independent School District is a mid-sized public district in Waco, Texas, serving more than 15,000 students from ages three through high school. Students may attend their neighborhood school or apply for random lottery selection to one of five magnet campuses offering curricula across technology, science, fine arts, Montessori, business and engineering. The district supports professional development through collaborations with Baylor University and Tarleton State University, and it operates a range of programs and resources designed to enhance teaching and learning. It also maintains a broad set of supports and facilities, including differentiated instruction, Montessori education, the LEAD program with the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Education Foundation classroom grants, and more than 200 Adopt-A-School partnerships, along with amenities such as a high-speed Internet connection in every classroom, an educational access HD cable channel, after-school programs, and strong athletics and performing arts facilities. In 2026, the district announced the appointment of Barbara Page as principal of Kendrick Elementary, reflecting ongoing leadership changes.