- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Marcos, TX
Blanco Vista El
Federal NCES profile for Blanco Vista El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001010808
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanco Vista El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanco Vista El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Vista El ranks #2 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Blanco Vista El held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 480001010808 · San Marcos, TX Other · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 16.7:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Blanco Vista El held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blanco Vista El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 787
Blanco Vista El
787 students
What this shows Blanco Vista El reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanco Vista El compares
Blanco Vista 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,289
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 787 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 20.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Blanco Vista El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blanco Vista El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanco Vista El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanco Vista El
How many students attend Blanco Vista El?
Blanco Vista El has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco Vista El?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco Vista El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blanco Vista El?
49.2% of students at Blanco Vista El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanco Vista El?
The largest demographic group at Blanco Vista El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanco Vista El?
Blanco Vista El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Vista El rank among schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanco Vista El ranks #2 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Blanco Vista El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.