Enrollment
909
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bullard, TX
Bullard H S
Federal NCES profile for Bullard H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481206000703
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullard H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Bullard · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullard H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bullard, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullard H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullard H S
Bullard H S is a large high school in Bullard, Texas, enrolling 909 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 909 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 733 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bullard Isd spends $10,957 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bullard Isd also operates Bullard Middle (478 students) and Bullard Int (453 students) alongside Bullard H S.
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 Bullard H S compares
Bullard H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% 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
$10,957
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
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
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Bullard H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullard Isd, which includes Bullard H S.
$10,957
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.0%
Federal 11.7%
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.
How Bullard H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullard H S'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
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bullard H S
How many students attend Bullard H S?
Bullard H S has 909 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bullard, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullard H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 H S?
20.8% of students at Bullard H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullard H S?
The largest demographic group at Bullard H S is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Bullard, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullard H S?
Bullard H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bullard H S rank among public schools in Bullard?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard H S ranks #3 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.
Is Bullard H S a good school?
Bullard H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Bullard Isd?
Besides Bullard H S, Bullard Isd also operates Bullard Middle (478 students), Bullard Int (453 students), and Bullard El (423 students). See the Bullard Isd district page for the complete list.
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