- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blanco, TX
Blanco H S
Federal NCES profile for Blanco H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481032000515
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanco H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Blanco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanco H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blanco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Blanco H S held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481032000515 · Blanco, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 13:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Blanco El (480 students)
Blanco H S held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blanco H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blanco El
Blanco El
480 students
- This school
Blanco H S
365 students
- Blanco Middle
Blanco Middle
257 students
What this shows Blanco H S reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanco H S compares
Blanco H S 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 | 33.0% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
27.9%
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
$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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Blanco H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanco Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanco H S'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 high 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanco H S
How many students attend Blanco H S?
Blanco H S has 365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blanco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco H S 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 H S?
33.0% of students at Blanco H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanco H S?
The largest demographic group at Blanco H S is White at 52.6% 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 H S?
Blanco H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Blanco?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco H S ranks #3 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 H S, Blanco Isd also operates Blanco El (480 students) and Blanco Middle (257 students). See the Blanco Isd district page for the complete list.