Enrollment
787
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blanco Vista El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blanco Vista El
Blanco Vista El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in San Marcos, Texas, enrolling 787 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 787 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,027, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 787 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hays Cisd spends $10,833 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students) and Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students) alongside Blanco Vista El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blanco Vista El compares
Blanco Vista El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hays Cisd, which includes Blanco Vista El.
$10,833
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blanco Vista El a good school?
Blanco Vista El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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