- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boerne, TX
Herff El
Federal NCES profile for Herff El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481071013685
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herff El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Boerne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herff El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herff El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Boerne, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Herff El held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 481071013685 · Boerne, TX Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S (2,067 students)
Herff El held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herff El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boerne - Samue
Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S
2,067 students
- Boerne H S
Boerne H S
1,494 students
- Boerne Middle
Boerne Middle South
909 students
- Boerne Middle
Boerne Middle North
863 students
- Fair Oaks Ranc 821
Fair Oaks Ranch El
821 students
- This school 615
Herff El
615 students
What this shows Herff El reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herff El compares
Herff 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$9,559
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 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Herff El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boerne Isd reports $9,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herff El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boerne H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boerne Middle South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boerne Middle North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Ranch El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herff El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herff El
How many students attend Herff El?
Herff El has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boerne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herff El?
The student-teacher ratio at Herff El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herff El?
17.7% of students at Herff El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herff El?
The largest demographic group at Herff El is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Boerne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herff El?
Herff El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Herff El rank among schools in Boerne?
By Resource Investment Index, Herff El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Boerne, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boerne on the city page.
What other schools are in Boerne Isd?
Besides Herff El, Boerne Isd also operates Boerne - Samuel V Champion H S (2,067 students), Boerne H S (1,494 students), and Boerne Middle South (909 students). See the Boerne Isd district page for the complete list.