- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
Alton Bowen El
Federal NCES profile for Alton Bowen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481179005875
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alton Bowen El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alton Bowen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Bowen El ranks #7 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Alton Bowen El grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 481179005875 · Bryan, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Alton Bowen El grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alton Bowen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- James Earl Rud
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- This school 440
Alton Bowen El
440 students
What this shows Alton Bowen El reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alton Bowen El compares
Alton Bowen 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,964
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Alton Bowen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alton Bowen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alton Bowen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alton Bowen El
How many students attend Alton Bowen El?
Alton Bowen El has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Bowen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Bowen El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alton Bowen El?
64.1% of students at Alton Bowen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alton Bowen El?
The largest demographic group at Alton Bowen El is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alton Bowen El?
Alton Bowen El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Alton Bowen El rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Bowen El ranks #7 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Alton Bowen El, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.