- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Hill, TX
Bray El
Federal NCES profile for Bray El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481323000822
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bray El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bray El has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bray El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Cedar Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481323000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
238 on latest CCD 481323000822 · Cedar Hill, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 12.5:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bray El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Hill H S
Cedar Hill H S
1,974 students
- Waterford Oaks 521
Waterford Oaks El
521 students
- Cedar Hill Col 520
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
520 students
- Bessie Coleman 488
Bessie Coleman Middle
488 students
- Lakeridge El 466
Lakeridge El
466 students
- This school 238
Bray El
238 students
What this shows Bray El reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bray El compares
Bray El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,107
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Hill Isd reports $11,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bray El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Oaks El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bray El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bray El
How many students attend Bray El?
Bray El has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bray El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bray El is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Bray El?
68.5% of students at Bray El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bray El?
Bray El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bray El rank among schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Bray El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Hill Isd?
Besides Bray El, Cedar Hill Isd also operates Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), Waterford Oaks El (521 students), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (520 students). See the Cedar Hill Isd district page for the complete list.