- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Aiken El
Federal NCES profile for Aiken El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481168007200
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiken El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #37 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiken El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken El ranks #37 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168007200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Aiken El shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 481168007200 · Brownsville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 16.6:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Aiken El shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Aiken El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school 630
Aiken El
630 students
What this shows Aiken El reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiken El compares
Aiken El is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Aiken El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiken El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiken El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiken El
How many students attend Aiken El?
Aiken El has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken El?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aiken El?
75.6% of students at Aiken El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiken El?
The largest demographic group at Aiken El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiken El?
Aiken El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Aiken El rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken El ranks #37 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Aiken El, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.