- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Brandenburg El
Federal NCES profile for Brandenburg El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442002717
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandenburg El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandenburg El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandenburg El ranks #11 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Brandenburg El held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.8 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 482442002717 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 17.2:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Brandenburg El held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.8 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brandenburg El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- This school 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- Travis Middle 936
Travis Middle
936 students
What this shows Brandenburg El reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandenburg El compares
Brandenburg 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,187
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 6.7%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Brandenburg El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandenburg El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandenburg El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~947 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandenburg El
How many students attend Brandenburg El?
Brandenburg El has 947 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandenburg El?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandenburg El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandenburg El?
82.1% of students at Brandenburg El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandenburg El?
The largest demographic group at Brandenburg El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandenburg El?
Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandenburg El ranks #11 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Brandenburg El, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.