- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonham, TX
Finley-Oates El
Federal NCES profile for Finley-Oates El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481080007599
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finley-Oates El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bonham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Finley-Oates El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finley-Oates El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bonham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Finley-Oates El held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481080007599 · Bonham, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 16:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonham H S (591 students)
Finley-Oates El held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Finley-Oates El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonham H S
Bonham H S
591 students
- This school
Finley-Oates El
559 students
- Evans El
Evans El
422 students
- Rather L H
Rather L H
271 students
- Bailey Inglish 186
Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center
186 students
What this shows Finley-Oates El reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finley-Oates El compares
Finley-Oates 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,553
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 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Finley-Oates El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonham Isd reports $13,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finley-Oates El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rather L H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finley-Oates El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Finley-Oates El
How many students attend Finley-Oates El?
Finley-Oates El has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley-Oates El?
The student-teacher ratio at Finley-Oates El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Finley-Oates El?
68.1% of students at Finley-Oates El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finley-Oates El?
The largest demographic group at Finley-Oates El is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Bonham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finley-Oates El?
Finley-Oates El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Finley-Oates El rank among public schools in Bonham?
By Resource Investment Index, Finley-Oates El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bonham, 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 Bonham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonham Isd?
Besides Finley-Oates El, Bonham Isd also operates Bonham H S (591 students), Evans El (422 students), and Rather L H (271 students). See the Bonham Isd district page for the complete list.