- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmersville, TX
Bland H S
Federal NCES profile for Bland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481035000517
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bland H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Farmersville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bland H S has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bland H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Farmersville, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bland H S grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481035000517 · Farmersville, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 12.2:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Bland El (392 students)
Bland H S grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bland El
Bland El
392 students
- This school
Bland H S
220 students
- Bland Middle
Bland Middle
165 students
What this shows Bland H S reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bland H S compares
Bland H S 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 47.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Bland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bland El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bland H S'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 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bland H S
How many students attend Bland H S?
Bland H S has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmersville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bland H S is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 H S?
47.5% of students at Bland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bland H S?
The largest demographic group at Bland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Farmersville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bland H S?
Bland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Farmersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bland H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Farmersville, 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 Farmersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bland Isd?
Besides Bland H S, Bland Isd also operates Bland El (392 students) and Bland Middle (165 students). See the Bland Isd district page for the complete list.