- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lufkin, TX
Brandon El
Federal NCES profile for Brandon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482855007765
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon El ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Brandon El held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482855007765 · Lufkin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.8:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin H S (2,026 students)
Brandon El held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brandon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lufkin H S
Lufkin H S
2,026 students
- Lufkin Middle
Lufkin Middle
1,453 students
- Burley Pri 426
Burley Pri
426 students
- Slack El 408
Slack El
408 students
- This school 386
Brandon El
386 students
- Garrett Pri 344
Garrett Pri
344 students
What this shows Brandon El reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon El compares
Brandon 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$14,634
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.8%
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Brandon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lufkin Isd reports $14,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lufkin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burley Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrett Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon El
How many students attend Brandon El?
Brandon El has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Brandon El?
69.5% of students at Brandon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon El?
The largest demographic group at Brandon El is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon El?
Brandon 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 Brandon El rank among elementary schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon El ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, 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 Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lufkin Isd?
Besides Brandon El, Lufkin Isd also operates Lufkin H S (2,026 students), Lufkin Middle (1,453 students), and Burley Pri (426 students). See the Lufkin Isd district page for the complete list.