- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bulverde, TX
Rahe Bulverde El
Federal NCES profile for Rahe Bulverde El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473000965
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rahe Bulverde El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bulverde · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rahe Bulverde El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rahe Bulverde El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bulverde, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Rahe Bulverde El grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 481473000965 · Bulverde, TX Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 18.7:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Rahe Bulverde El grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+19.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rahe Bulverde El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 617
Rahe Bulverde El
617 students
What this shows Rahe Bulverde El reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rahe Bulverde El compares
Rahe Bulverde El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,736
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 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Rahe Bulverde El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rahe Bulverde El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rahe Bulverde El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rahe Bulverde El
How many students attend Rahe Bulverde El?
Rahe Bulverde El has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bulverde, TX. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), up 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rahe Bulverde El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rahe Bulverde El is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rahe Bulverde El?
20.7% of students at Rahe Bulverde El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rahe Bulverde El?
The largest demographic group at Rahe Bulverde El is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Bulverde, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rahe Bulverde El?
Rahe Bulverde 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 Rahe Bulverde El rank among schools in Bulverde?
By Resource Investment Index, Rahe Bulverde El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bulverde, 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Rahe Bulverde El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.