Enrollment
478
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bullard, TX
Bullard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bullard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481206005664
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullard Middle 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
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullard Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bullard, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullard Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullard Middle
Bullard Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Bullard, Texas, enrolling 478 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.2% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #451.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bullard Isd also operates Bullard H S (909 students) and Bullard Int (453 students) alongside Bullard Middle.
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 Middle compares
Bullard Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Bullard Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullard Isd, which includes Bullard Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 middle 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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bullard Middle
How many students attend Bullard Middle?
Bullard Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bullard, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullard Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Middle?
29.2% of students at Bullard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bullard Middle is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Bullard, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullard Middle?
Bullard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bullard Middle rank among public schools in Bullard?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard Middle 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.
Is Bullard Middle a good school?
Bullard Middle earns 44/100 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 Middle, Bullard Isd also operates Bullard H S (909 students), Bullard Int (453 students), and Bullard El (423 students). See the Bullard Isd district page for the complete list.
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