At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415
Bluebonnet El: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Bluebonnet El
Bluebonnet El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hereford. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Hereford ISD. NCES reports 366 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (95.4%) and White (2.7%). English learners represent 36% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 Bluebonnet El
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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
- 36%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.4%
- 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
- White2.7%
- Hispanic95.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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 Hereford ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Central El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
331 reported students
Aikman El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
Northwest El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Hereford Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 08–08
322 reported students
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
286 reported students
Hereford J H
Middle · Grades 06–07
534 reported students
Public schools near Bluebonnet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aikman El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 464 | 0.8 mi |
| Hereford J H Middle · Hereford ISD | 06–07 | 534 | 0.8 mi |
| Hereford Preparatory Academy Middle · Hereford ISD | 08–08 | 322 | 0.8 mi |
| Northwest El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 479 | 0.9 mi |
| Hereford H S High · Hereford ISD | 09–12 | 1,182 | 1 mi |
| West Central El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 331 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bluebonnet El
What grades does Bluebonnet El serve?
Bluebonnet El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hereford ISD.
How many students attend Bluebonnet El?
Bluebonnet El reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 406 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bluebonnet El?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 366 students and 23 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 Bluebonnet El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bluebonnet El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hereford ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bluebonnet El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.4% 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 Bluebonnet El in?
Bluebonnet El is part of Hereford ISD, based in Hereford, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bluebonnet El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aikman El (0.8 mi), Hereford J H (0.8 mi), Hereford Preparatory Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.