- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple, TX
Bonham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bonham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484233004816
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonham Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonham Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bonham Middle held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484233004816 · Temple, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 11.6:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple H S (2,320 students)
Bonham Middle held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.4 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
- Temple H S
Temple H S
2,320 students
- Thornton El 763
Thornton El
763 students
- Travis Science 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- This school 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- Jefferson El 504
Jefferson El
504 students
What this shows Bonham Middle reports 627 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,629
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 24.2%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Bonham Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonham Middle
How many students attend Bonham Middle?
Bonham Middle has 627 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonham Middle is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Bonham Middle?
64.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonham Middle?
Bonham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Temple, 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 Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Bonham Middle, Temple Isd also operates Temple H S (2,320 students), Thornton El (763 students), and Travis Science Academy (686 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.