- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quinlan, TX
Boles Middle
Federal NCES profile for Boles Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481074009311
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boles Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Quinlan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Boles Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boles Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Boles Middle held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481074009311 · Quinlan, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 12.7:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Boles El (202 students)
Boles Middle held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Boles Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boles El
Boles El
202 students
- Boles H S
Boles H S
176 students
- This school
Boles Middle
165 students
What this shows Boles Middle reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boles Middle compares
Boles Middle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$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 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Boles Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boles El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boles H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boles Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boles Middle
How many students attend Boles Middle?
Boles Middle has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quinlan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Boles Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Middle?
57.1% of students at Boles Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boles Middle?
The largest demographic group at Boles Middle is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Quinlan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boles Middle?
Boles Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Quinlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Boles Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Boles Isd also operates Boles El (202 students) and Boles H S (176 students). See the Boles Isd district page for the complete list.