Enrollment
249
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481086000552
Borden County School — Gail, TX
Federal NCES profile for Borden County School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 78
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: Borden County Isd · 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Borden County School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Borden County School reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 249 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Borden County Isd spends $42,604 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.9% from local sources (property taxes), 18.4% from the state, and 3.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 4 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 Borden County 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 20% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$42,604
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 20% in Texas — larger than 80% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 481086000552
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 249:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.8%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Borden County Isd, which includes Borden County School.
$42,604
Per student
+148%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+119%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 18.4%
Federal 3.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Borden County School
How many students attend Borden County School?
Borden County School has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in GAIL, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borden County School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borden County School is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borden County School?
The largest demographic group at Borden County School is White at 70.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in GAIL, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borden County School?
Borden County School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.