- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bastrop, TX
Bluebonnet El
Federal NCES profile for Bluebonnet El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480957010390
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluebonnet El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Bastrop · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluebonnet El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluebonnet El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bastrop, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bluebonnet El held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480957010390 · Bastrop, TX Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 13.9:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students)
Bluebonnet El held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bluebonnet El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Creek H
Cedar Creek H S
2,144 students
- Bastrop H S
Bastrop H S
1,767 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
1,059 students
- Lost Pines El
Lost Pines El
896 students
- Bastrop Middle
Bastrop Middle
875 students
- This school 765
Bluebonnet El
765 students
What this shows Bluebonnet El reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluebonnet El compares
Bluebonnet 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,662
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 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
White 14.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Bluebonnet El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bastrop Isd reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluebonnet El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bastrop H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost Pines El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bastrop Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluebonnet El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluebonnet El
How many students attend Bluebonnet El?
Bluebonnet El has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bastrop, TX. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluebonnet El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluebonnet El is 13.9:1, 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 Bluebonnet El?
74.1% of students at Bluebonnet El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluebonnet El?
The largest demographic group at Bluebonnet El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Bastrop, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluebonnet El?
Bluebonnet 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 Bluebonnet El rank among schools in Bastrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluebonnet El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bastrop, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bastrop on the city page.
What other schools are in Bastrop Isd?
Besides Bluebonnet El, Bastrop Isd also operates Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students), Bastrop H S (1,767 students), and Cedar Creek Middle (1,059 students). See the Bastrop Isd district page for the complete list.