- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
Bonham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bonham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480813000147
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonham Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonham Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Middle ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bonham Middle held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480813000147 · Amarillo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
892 enr · 19:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Bonham Middle held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bonham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- This school
Bonham Middle
892 students
- Crockett Middl 823
Crockett Middle
823 students
What this shows Bonham Middle reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonham Middle compares
Bonham 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,802
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Bonham Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~892 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonham Middle
How many students attend Bonham Middle?
Bonham Middle has 892 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonham Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonham Middle?
31.3% of students at Bonham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bonham Middle is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonham Middle?
Bonham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bonham Middle rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Middle ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Bonham Middle, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.