- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ben Bolt, TX
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S
Federal NCES profile for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480987000461
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 206
- students enrolled
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480987000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 480987000461 · Ben Bolt, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 13.7:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El (238 students)
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S compares
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$13,190
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 6.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Isd reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S
How many students attend Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ben Bolt, TX. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S?
78.5% of students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S?
The largest demographic group at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Ben Bolt, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Isd?
Besides Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco H S, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Isd also operates Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El (238 students). See the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Isd district page for the complete list.