- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bovina, TX
Bovina El
Federal NCES profile for Bovina El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481095000558
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bovina El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bovina · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bovina El has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bovina El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bovina, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bovina El grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481095000558 · Bovina, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 10.4:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bovina H S (128 students)
Bovina El grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bovina El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bovina El
198 students
- Bovina H S
Bovina H S
128 students
- Bovina Middle
Bovina Middle
96 students
What this shows Bovina El reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bovina El compares
Bovina El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 8.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Bovina El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bovina Isd reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bovina El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovina H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bovina Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bovina El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bovina El
How many students attend Bovina El?
Bovina El has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bovina, TX. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bovina El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bovina El is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Bovina El?
83.5% of students at Bovina El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bovina El?
The largest demographic group at Bovina El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Bovina, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bovina El?
Bovina El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bovina El rank among public schools in Bovina?
By Resource Investment Index, Bovina El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bovina, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bovina Isd?
Besides Bovina El, Bovina Isd also operates Bovina H S (128 students) and Bovina Middle (96 students). See the Bovina Isd district page for the complete list.