- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brenham, TX
Brenham El
Federal NCES profile for Brenham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481128000603
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenham El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Brenham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenham El has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Brenham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Brenham El held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481128000603 · Brenham, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 11.6:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brenham H S (1,544 students)
Brenham El held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brenham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brenham H S
Brenham H S
1,544 students
- Brenham J H
Brenham J H
756 students
- Brenham Middle
Brenham Middle
703 students
- Krause El
Krause El
655 students
- This school 512
Brenham El
512 students
- Alton El 460
Alton El
460 students
What this shows Brenham El reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenham El compares
Brenham 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,623
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 29.9%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Brenham El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brenham Isd reports $12,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brenham El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brenham J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Krause El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brenham El
How many students attend Brenham El?
Brenham El has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brenham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenham El is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Brenham El?
61.7% of students at Brenham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenham El?
The largest demographic group at Brenham El is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Brenham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenham El?
Brenham El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Brenham El rank among elementary schools in Brenham?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Brenham, 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 Brenham on the city page.
What other schools are in Brenham Isd?
Besides Brenham El, Brenham Isd also operates Brenham H S (1,544 students), Brenham J H (756 students), and Brenham Middle (703 students). See the Brenham Isd district page for the complete list.