- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brazoria, TX
Barrow El
Federal NCES profile for Barrow El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481467009140
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrow El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brazoria · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrow El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrow El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brazoria, TX.
School address
District: Columbia-Brazoria Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481467009140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Barrow El held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481467009140 · Brazoria, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.3:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia H S (885 students)
Barrow El held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barrow El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia H S
Columbia H S
885 students
- West Columbia
West Columbia El
674 students
- West Brazos J
West Brazos J H
651 students
- This school
Barrow El
360 students
- Wild Peach El 297
Wild Peach El
297 students
- Brazoria Co J 4
Brazoria Co J J a E P
4 students
What this shows Barrow El reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrow El compares
Barrow El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,619
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Barrow El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia-Brazoria Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrow El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Columbia El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brazos J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Peach El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brazoria Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Barrow El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrow El
How many students attend Barrow El?
Barrow El has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brazoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrow El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrow El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrow El?
73.1% of students at Barrow El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrow El?
The largest demographic group at Barrow El is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Brazoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrow El?
Barrow El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Barrow El rank among public schools in Brazoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrow El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brazoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia-Brazoria Isd?
Besides Barrow El, Columbia-Brazoria Isd also operates Columbia H S (885 students), West Columbia El (674 students), and West Brazos J H (651 students). See the Columbia-Brazoria Isd district page for the complete list.