- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brady, TX
Brady El
Federal NCES profile for Brady El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481111000576
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brady El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brady · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brady El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brady El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brady, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Brady El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481111000576 · Brady, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 14.3:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brady H S (271 students)
Brady El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brady El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brady El
458 students
- Brady H S
Brady H S
271 students
- Brady Middle
Brady Middle
206 students
What this shows Brady El reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brady El compares
Brady 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 43.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Brady El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brady Isd reports $14,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brady El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brady Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brady El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brady El
How many students attend Brady El?
Brady El has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brady, TX. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brady El?
The student-teacher ratio at Brady El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Brady El?
70.4% of students at Brady El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brady El?
The largest demographic group at Brady El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Brady, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brady El?
Brady El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Brady El rank among public schools in Brady?
By Resource Investment Index, Brady El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brady, 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 Brady Isd?
Besides Brady El, Brady Isd also operates Brady H S (271 students) and Brady Middle (206 students). See the Brady Isd district page for the complete list.