- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Worth, TX
Bluebonnet El
Federal NCES profile for Bluebonnet El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482526009381
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluebonnet El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 27
- elementary schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- 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 #19 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bluebonnet El held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482526009381 · Fort Worth, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 13:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Bluebonnet El held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 42.4 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
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 546
Bluebonnet El
546 students
What this shows Bluebonnet El reports 546 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$10,925
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 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Bluebonnet El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluebonnet El
How many students attend Bluebonnet El?
Bluebonnet El has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluebonnet El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluebonnet El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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?
42.0% 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 White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluebonnet El?
Bluebonnet El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 elementary schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluebonnet El ranks #19 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Bluebonnet El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.