- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quinlan, TX
Boles El
Federal NCES profile for Boles El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481074000539
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boles El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Quinlan · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boles El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boles El ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Boles El held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481074000539 · Quinlan, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 13.5:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Boles H S (176 students)
Boles El held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Boles El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boles El
202 students
- Boles H S
Boles H S
176 students
- Boles Middle
Boles Middle
165 students
What this shows Boles El reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boles El compares
Boles 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Boles El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boles Isd reports $16,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boles El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boles H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boles Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boles El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boles El
How many students attend Boles El?
Boles El has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quinlan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boles El?
The student-teacher ratio at Boles El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Boles El?
58.3% of students at Boles El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boles El?
The largest demographic group at Boles El is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Quinlan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boles El?
Boles El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Boles El rank among public schools in Quinlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Boles El ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quinlan on the city page.
What other schools are in Boles Isd?
Besides Boles El, Boles Isd also operates Boles H S (176 students) and Boles Middle (165 students). See the Boles Isd district page for the complete list.