- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bandera, TX
Bandera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bandera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480936000396
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bandera Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bandera · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bandera Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bandera Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bandera, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bandera Middle shrank from 555 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 480936000396 · Bandera, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bandera H S (664 students)
Bandera Middle shrank from 555 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bandera Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bandera H S
Bandera H S
664 students
- Alkek El
Alkek El
574 students
- This school
Bandera Middle
534 students
- Hill Country E
Hill Country El
446 students
What this shows Bandera Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bandera Middle compares
Bandera Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Bandera Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bandera Isd reports $9,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bandera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alkek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Country El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bandera Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bandera Middle
How many students attend Bandera Middle?
Bandera Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bandera, TX. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bandera Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bandera Middle?
48.8% of students at Bandera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bandera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bandera Middle is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Bandera, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bandera Middle?
Bandera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bandera Middle rank among public schools in Bandera?
By Resource Investment Index, Bandera Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bandera, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bandera Isd?
Besides Bandera Middle, Bandera Isd also operates Bandera H S (664 students), Alkek El (574 students), and Hill Country El (446 students). See the Bandera Isd district page for the complete list.