Enrollment
380
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483897013080
Bonham Pre-K School — San Marcos, TX
Federal NCES profile for Bonham Pre-K School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: San Marcos Cisd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonham Pre-K School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bonham Pre-K School reports 380 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Texas average and 67% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding San Marcos Cisd spends $13,673 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.5% from local sources (property taxes), 9.2% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonham Pre-K School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 40% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 380 Top 34% in Texas — larger than 66% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.6% +40% vs state
NCES ID 483897013080
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 13.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Marcos Cisd, which includes Bonham Pre-K School.
$13,673
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 9.2%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bonham Pre-K School
How many students attend Bonham Pre-K School?
Bonham Pre-K School has 380 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAN MARCOS, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham Pre-K School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonham Pre-K School is 19.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonham Pre-K School?
86.6% of students at Bonham Pre-K School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonham Pre-K School?
The largest demographic group at Bonham Pre-K School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAN MARCOS, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonham Pre-K School?
Bonham Pre-K School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.