- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col
Federal NCES profile for Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480008608128Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col ranks #13 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
District: Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity · Texas
NCES ID 480008608128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 480008608128 · Bryan, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
149 enr · 13.5:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell (151 students)
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col compares
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,903
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 22.8%
White 9.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity reports $13,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col
How many students attend Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col?
The student-teacher ratio at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col?
93.6% of students at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col?
The largest demographic group at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col ranks #13 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity?
Besides Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col, Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity also operates Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell (151 students). See the Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity district page for the complete list.