- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murphy, TX
Boggess El
Federal NCES profile for Boggess El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510009170
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boggess El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Murphy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Boggess El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boggess El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Murphy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Boggess El shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 483510009170 · Murphy, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Boggess El shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Boggess El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 498
Boggess El
498 students
What this shows Boggess El reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boggess El compares
Boggess El is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,384
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Asian 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Boggess El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boggess El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boggess El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boggess El
How many students attend Boggess El?
Boggess El has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murphy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boggess El?
The student-teacher ratio at Boggess El is 13.1:1, which is 11% 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 Boggess El?
19.9% of students at Boggess El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boggess El?
The largest demographic group at Boggess El is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Murphy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boggess El?
Boggess El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Boggess El rank among public schools in Murphy?
By Resource Investment Index, Boggess El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Murphy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Boggess El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.