- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buna, TX
Buna El
Federal NCES profile for Buna El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481209000704
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buna El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Buna · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buna El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buna El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Buna El held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 481209000704 · Buna, TX Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 14.1:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Buna H S (435 students)
Buna El held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buna El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buna El
721 students
- Buna H S
Buna H S
435 students
- Buna J H
Buna J H
318 students
What this shows Buna El reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buna El compares
Buna 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,468
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Buna El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buna Isd reports $12,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buna El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buna H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buna J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buna El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buna El
How many students attend Buna El?
Buna El has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buna El?
The student-teacher ratio at Buna El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Buna El?
49.7% of students at Buna El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buna El?
The largest demographic group at Buna El is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Buna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buna El?
Buna El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Buna El rank among public schools in Buna?
By Resource Investment Index, Buna El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buna, 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 Buna Isd?
Besides Buna El, Buna Isd also operates Buna H S (435 students) and Buna J H (318 students). See the Buna Isd district page for the complete list.