At a glance
Reported students
559
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
422
Finley-Oates El: 559 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 552
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Finley-Oates El
Finley-Oates El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Bonham. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bonham ISD. NCES reports 559 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 19.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Finley-Oates El
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.6%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bonham ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bonham H S
High · Grades 09–12
591 reported students
Evans El
Middle · Grades 04–06
422 reported students
Rather L H
Middle · Grades 07–08
271 reported students
Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
186 reported students
Public schools near Finley-Oates El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham H S High · Bonham ISD | 09–12 | 591 | 0.3 mi |
| Evans El Middle · Bonham ISD | 04–06 | 422 | 0.7 mi |
| Rather L H Middle · Bonham ISD | 07–08 | 271 | 0.7 mi |
| Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center Other · Bonham ISD | PK–PK | 186 | 1 mi |
| Ector El Elementary · Ector ISD | PK–05 | 124 | 5.1 mi |
| Ector H S High · Ector ISD | 06–12 | 110 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Finley-Oates El
What grades does Finley-Oates El serve?
Finley-Oates El reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bonham ISD.
How many students attend Finley-Oates El?
Finley-Oates El reported 559 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 552 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Finley-Oates El?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 559 students and 40.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Finley-Oates El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Finley-Oates El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bonham ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Finley-Oates El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Finley-Oates El in?
Finley-Oates El is part of Bonham ISD, based in Bonham, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Finley-Oates El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bonham H S (0.3 mi), Evans El (0.7 mi), Rather L H (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.