Enrollment
473
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Arthur, TX
Bob Hope School
Federal NCES profile for Bob Hope School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480141012450Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob Hope School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob Hope School has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Hope School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Bob Hope School · Texas
NCES ID 480141012450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bob Hope School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bob Hope School
Bob Hope School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Port Arthur, Texas, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #975, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bob Hope School spends $9,908 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bob Hope School also operates Bob Hope School - El Campus (650 students) and Bob Hope H S (555 students) alongside Bob Hope School.
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 Bob Hope School compares
Bob Hope School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,908
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 92.6%
African American 6.1%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Bob Hope School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bob Hope School, which includes Bob Hope School.
$9,908
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 75.6%
Federal 19.1%
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 Bob Hope School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope School - El Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bob Hope H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Hope School Beaumont | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob Hope School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle 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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bob Hope School
How many students attend Bob Hope School?
Bob Hope School has 473 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Arthur, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Hope School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Hope School is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob Hope School?
98.5% of students at Bob Hope School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob Hope School?
The largest demographic group at Bob Hope School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob Hope School?
Bob Hope School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Bob Hope School rank among middle schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Hope School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Port Arthur on the city page.
Is Bob Hope School a good school?
Bob Hope School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bob Hope School?
Besides Bob Hope School, Bob Hope School also operates Bob Hope School - El Campus (650 students), Bob Hope H S (555 students), and Bob Hope School Beaumont (536 students). See the Bob Hope School district page for the complete list.
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