- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Borger, TX
Paul Belton El
Federal NCES profile for Paul Belton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481089000555
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Belton El earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Borger · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Belton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Belton El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Borger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Paul Belton El held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481089000555 · Borger, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14.7:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Borger H S (691 students)
Paul Belton El held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paul Belton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Borger H S
Borger H S
691 students
- Crockett El
Crockett El
357 students
- Borger Middle
Borger Middle
337 students
- Borger Int
Borger Int
335 students
- Gateway El
Gateway El
311 students
- This school
Paul Belton El
294 students
What this shows Paul Belton El reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Belton El compares
Paul Belton 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,231
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Paul Belton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Borger Isd reports $11,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Belton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borger H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crockett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borger Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Borger Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Belton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Belton El
How many students attend Paul Belton El?
Paul Belton El has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Borger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Belton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Belton El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Belton El?
65.1% of students at Paul Belton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Belton El?
The largest demographic group at Paul Belton El is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Borger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Belton El?
Paul Belton El has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Paul Belton El rank among public schools in Borger?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Belton El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Borger, 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 Borger on the city page.
What other schools are in Borger Isd?
Besides Paul Belton El, Borger Isd also operates Borger H S (691 students), Crockett El (357 students), and Borger Middle (337 students). See the Borger Isd district page for the complete list.