- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bullard, TX
Bullard Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Bullard Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481206012154
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullard Early Childhood earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bullard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullard Early Childhood has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard Early Childhood ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bullard, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Bullard Early Childhood shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481206012154 · Bullard, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullard H S (909 students)
Bullard Early Childhood shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bullard Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullard H S
Bullard H S
909 students
- Bullard Middle
Bullard Middle
478 students
- Bullard Int
Bullard Int
453 students
- Bullard El
Bullard El
423 students
- Bullard Pri
Bullard Pri
409 students
- This school 249
Bullard Early Childhood
249 students
What this shows Bullard Early Childhood reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullard Early Childhood compares
Bullard Early Childhood is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,280
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Bullard Early Childhood is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Bullard Isd reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bullard Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullard Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bullard Early Childhood
How many students attend Bullard Early Childhood?
Bullard Early Childhood has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bullard, TX. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullard Early Childhood is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Bullard Early Childhood?
31.4% of students at Bullard Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullard Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Bullard Early Childhood is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Bullard, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullard Early Childhood?
Bullard Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bullard Early Childhood rank among public schools in Bullard?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard Early Childhood ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bullard, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bullard on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullard Isd?
Besides Bullard Early Childhood, Bullard Isd also operates Bullard H S (909 students), Bullard Middle (478 students), and Bullard Int (453 students). See the Bullard Isd district page for the complete list.