- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Jackson, TX
Bess Brannen El
Federal NCES profile for Bess Brannen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481119000581
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bess Brannen El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Jackson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bess Brannen El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Brannen El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Jackson, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Bess Brannen El grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 481119000581 · Lake Jackson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 16.6:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
Bess Brannen El grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bess Brannen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- This school 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- Lake Jackson I 698
Lake Jackson Int
698 students
What this shows Bess Brannen El reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bess Brannen El compares
Bess Brannen 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
24.2%
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
$13,088
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Bess Brannen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bess Brannen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Jackson Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bess Brannen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bess Brannen El
How many students attend Bess Brannen El?
Bess Brannen El has 747 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Jackson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Brannen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Brannen 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 Bess Brannen El?
44.7% of students at Bess Brannen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bess Brannen El?
The largest demographic group at Bess Brannen El is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Lake Jackson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bess Brannen El?
Bess Brannen 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 Bess Brannen El rank among elementary schools in Lake Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Brannen El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Jackson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Bess Brannen El, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.