- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Branch, TX
Bill Brown El
Federal NCES profile for Bill Brown El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473021192
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bill Brown El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Spring Branch · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bill Brown El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bill Brown El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Spring Branch, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473021192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
Bill Brown El shrank from 910 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 481473021192 · Spring Branch, TX Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 14.5:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Bill Brown El shrank from 910 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bill Brown El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 799
Bill Brown El
799 students
What this shows Bill Brown El reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bill Brown El compares
Bill Brown 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$9,736
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 799 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Bill Brown El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bill Brown El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bill Brown El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bill Brown El
How many students attend Bill Brown El?
Bill Brown El has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), down 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Brown El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Brown El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Bill Brown El?
21.5% of students at Bill Brown El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bill Brown El?
The largest demographic group at Bill Brown El is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Spring Branch, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bill Brown El?
Bill Brown El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bill Brown El rank among schools in Spring Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Bill Brown El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Spring Branch, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Bill Brown El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.