Enrollment
380
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Marcos, TX
Bonham Pre-K School
Federal NCES profile for Bonham Pre-K School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483897013080
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonham Pre-K School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonham Pre-K School has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Pre-K School ranks #4 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: San Marcos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483897013080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% 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
What stands out at Bonham Pre-K School
Bonham Pre-K School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in San Marcos, Texas, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 380 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,598 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Marcos Cisd also operates San Marcos H S (2,371 students) and Miller Middle (896 students) alongside Bonham Pre-K School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonham Pre-K School compares
Bonham Pre-K School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,826
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Bonham Pre-K School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Marcos Cisd, which includes Bonham Pre-K School.
$11,826
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Bonham Pre-K School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodnight Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dezavala El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonham Pre-K School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
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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 public 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 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bonham Pre-K School rank among schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Pre-K School ranks #4 of 4 schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Marcos on the city page.
Is Bonham Pre-K School a good school?
Bonham Pre-K School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Marcos Cisd?
Besides Bonham Pre-K School, San Marcos Cisd also operates San Marcos H S (2,371 students), Miller Middle (896 students), and Goodnight Middle (884 students). See the San Marcos Cisd district page for the complete list.
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