- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mansfield, TX
Brenda Norwood El
Federal NCES profile for Brenda Norwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892014002
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenda Norwood El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenda Norwood El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenda Norwood El ranks #8 of 11 schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892014002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Brenda Norwood El grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+20.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 482892014002 · Mansfield, TX Other · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 18:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Brenda Norwood El grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+20.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brenda Norwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 845
Brenda Norwood El
845 students
What this shows Brenda Norwood El reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenda Norwood El compares
Brenda Norwood El is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,678
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 845 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.8%
White 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Brenda Norwood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brenda Norwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenda Norwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brenda Norwood El
How many students attend Brenda Norwood El?
Brenda Norwood El has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenda Norwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenda Norwood El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brenda Norwood El?
28.0% of students at Brenda Norwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenda Norwood El?
The largest demographic group at Brenda Norwood El is African American at 39.8% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenda Norwood El?
Brenda Norwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Brenda Norwood El rank among schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenda Norwood El ranks #8 of 11 schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Brenda Norwood El, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.