- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blanco, TX
Blanco Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blanco Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481032000419
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanco Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blanco · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanco Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blanco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Blanco Middle held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481032000419 · Blanco, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Blanco El (480 students)
Blanco Middle held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blanco Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blanco El
Blanco El
480 students
- Blanco H S
Blanco H S
365 students
- This school
Blanco Middle
257 students
What this shows Blanco Middle reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanco Middle compares
Blanco Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 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 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Blanco Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanco Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blanco Middle
How many students attend Blanco Middle?
Blanco Middle has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blanco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Middle?
32.5% of students at Blanco Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanco Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blanco Middle is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Blanco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanco Middle?
Blanco Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
How does Blanco Middle rank among public schools in Blanco?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Blanco Isd also operates Blanco El (480 students) and Blanco H S (365 students). See the Blanco Isd district page for the complete list.