Enrollment
421
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, TX
Bramlette Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bramlette Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482811013615Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bramlette Steam Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bramlette Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bramlette Steam Academy ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bramlette Steam Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bramlette Steam Academy
Bramlette Steam Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Longview, Texas, enrolling 421 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,900 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #723.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students) and East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students) alongside Bramlette Steam Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bramlette Steam Academy compares
Bramlette Steam Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 84.9% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.5:1
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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
African American 39.4%
White 11.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Bramlette Steam Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview Isd, which includes Bramlette Steam Academy.
$13,505
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bramlette Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bramlette Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bramlette Steam Academy
How many students attend Bramlette Steam Academy?
Bramlette Steam Academy has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bramlette Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bramlette Steam Academy 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 Bramlette Steam Academy?
84.9% of students at Bramlette Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bramlette Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bramlette Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bramlette Steam Academy?
Bramlette Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bramlette Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Bramlette Steam Academy ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, 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 Longview on the city page.
Is Bramlette Steam Academy a good school?
Bramlette Steam Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Bramlette Steam Academy, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.
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