- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bob Hope School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 480141012450 · Port Arthur, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
473 enr · 18.2:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bob Hope School - El Campus (650 students)
Bob Hope School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bob Hope School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bob Hope Schoo
Bob Hope School - El Campus
650 students
- Bob Hope H S
Bob Hope H S
555 students
- Bob Hope Schoo
Bob Hope School Beaumont
536 students
- This school
Bob Hope School
473 students
What this shows Bob Hope School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bob Hope School compares
Bob Hope School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,268
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 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.
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
District finance for Bob Hope School reports $10,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~473 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.