- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Magnolia, TX
Bear Branch Int
Federal NCES profile for Bear Branch Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482874013624
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Branch Int earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 16
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Branch Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Branch Int ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bear Branch Int held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482874013624 · Magnolia, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 15.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia West H S (2,356 students)
Bear Branch Int held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bear Branch Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia West
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- Bear Branch J
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- This school
Bear Branch Int
1,082 students
What this shows Bear Branch Int reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Branch Int compares
Bear Branch Int 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$10,946
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Bear Branch Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Branch Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Branch Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,082 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Branch Int
How many students attend Bear Branch Int?
Bear Branch Int has 1,082 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Magnolia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch Int is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Branch Int?
33.3% of students at Bear Branch Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Branch Int?
The largest demographic group at Bear Branch Int is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Branch Int?
Bear Branch Int has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bear Branch Int rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Branch Int ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Magnolia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Bear Branch Int, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.