- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell
Federal NCES profile for Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480008610461Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #93 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell 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 Tidwell ranks #93 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity · Texas
NCES ID 480008610461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 480008610461 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col (149 students)
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell compares
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 53.6%
African American 40.4%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell 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 Tidwell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell'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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell
How many students attend Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell?
The student-teacher ratio at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Tidwell?
84.4% of students at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell 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 Tidwell?
The largest demographic group at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell ranks #93 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity?
Besides Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell, Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity also operates Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col (149 students). See the Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity district page for the complete list.