- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blanco, TX
Blanco El
Federal NCES profile for Blanco El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481032000514
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanco El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Blanco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanco El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blanco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Blanco El held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 481032000514 · Blanco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Blanco H S (365 students)
Blanco El held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blanco El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blanco El
480 students
- Blanco H S
Blanco H S
365 students
- Blanco Middle
Blanco Middle
257 students
What this shows Blanco El reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanco El compares
Blanco El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Blanco El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blanco Isd reports $14,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blanco El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanco Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanco El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanco El
How many students attend Blanco El?
Blanco El has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blanco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco El?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Blanco El?
44.6% of students at Blanco El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanco El?
The largest demographic group at Blanco El is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Blanco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanco El?
Blanco El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Blanco El rank among public schools in Blanco?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blanco, 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 Blanco Isd?
Besides Blanco El, Blanco Isd also operates Blanco H S (365 students) and Blanco Middle (257 students). See the Blanco Isd district page for the complete list.