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BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL

240 W KINCAID ST, GAIL, TX 79738 · (806) 756-4450 · Borden County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL249 STUDENTS
Enrollment
249
Combined
STATE 485
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
22 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
14
Kindergarten
16
Grade 1
21
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
23
Grade 4
17
Grade 5
20
Grade 6
18
Grade 7
11
Grade 8
15
Grade 9
16
Grade 10
28
Grade 11
16
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
White
17671%
STATE 24%
Hispanic
7129%
STATE 54%
Two+
10%
STATE 3%
Native American
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12851%
Female
12149%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
68.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
66.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
249
+16 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 11.7:1
% White
71%
was 79%
% Hispanic
29%
was 18%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL

BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL is an intimate combined-grade school in GAIL, Texas, part of BORDEN COUNTY ISD. The school serves 249 students in grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 485 students per school, that is 49% leaner than typical.

Operationally, BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL answers to BORDEN COUNTY ISD, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On the student-mix side, BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL lists that the largest single group is White, at 71% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 29% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 91% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL has 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.2:1. The state averages about 11.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Borden County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $65,625 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%.

SANDS CISD is the nearest neighboring public school, about 22.9 miles from this campus.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL's enrollment has increased 7% since 2018, when it stood at 233 (now 249). The Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 18% to 29% over that span.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Borden County at a glance

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Population
713
Census ACS
Median income
$65,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1
249 students

Quick facts

School name
BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL
District
BORDEN COUNTY ISD
Address
240 W KINCAID ST, GAIL, TX 79738
Phone
(806) 756-4450
County
Borden County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
249
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
481086000552
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL
How many students attend BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL?
BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 249 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL serve?
BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL is approximately 11.2:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL?
BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL reports a student body of 71% White, 29% Hispanic, 0% Two or more.
Is BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL public or private?
BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BORDEN COUNTY ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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