- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Bullock El
Federal NCES profile for Bullock El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002012
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullock El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #28 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullock El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock El ranks #28 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bullock El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482034002012 · Garland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.5:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Bullock El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bullock El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 542
Bullock El
542 students
What this shows Bullock El reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullock El compares
Bullock El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,534
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
African American 11.4%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Bullock El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bullock El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullock El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bullock El
How many students attend Bullock El?
Bullock El has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullock El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullock El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullock El?
88.8% of students at Bullock El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullock El?
The largest demographic group at Bullock El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullock El?
Bullock El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bullock El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock El ranks #28 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Bullock El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.