- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Celeste, TX
Bland El
Federal NCES profile for Bland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481035000516
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bland El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Celeste · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bland El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bland El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bland El grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481035000516 · Celeste, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bland H S (220 students)
Bland El grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bland El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bland El
392 students
- Bland H S
Bland H S
220 students
- Bland Middle
Bland Middle
165 students
What this shows Bland El reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bland El compares
Bland El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,195
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 46.7%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Bland El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bland Isd reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bland H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bland El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bland El
How many students attend Bland El?
Bland El has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Celeste, TX. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bland El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Bland El?
60.2% of students at Bland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bland El?
The largest demographic group at Bland El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Celeste, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bland El?
Bland El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bland El rank among public schools in Celeste?
By Resource Investment Index, Bland El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Celeste on the city page.
What other schools are in Bland Isd?
Besides Bland El, Bland Isd also operates Bland H S (220 students) and Bland Middle (165 students). See the Bland Isd district page for the complete list.