- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brenham, TX
Brenham J H
Federal NCES profile for Brenham J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481128007747
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenham J H earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Brenham · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenham J H has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham J H ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Brenham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Brenham J H held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 61.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481128007747 · Brenham, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 11.8:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Brenham H S (1,544 students)
Brenham J H held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 61.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brenham J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brenham H S
Brenham H S
1,544 students
- This school
Brenham J H
756 students
- Brenham Middle
Brenham Middle
703 students
- Krause El
Krause El
655 students
- Brenham El 512
Brenham El
512 students
- Alton El 460
Alton El
460 students
What this shows Brenham J H reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenham J H compares
Brenham J H 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 36.5%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Brenham J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Krause El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenham J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brenham J H
How many students attend Brenham J H?
Brenham J H has 756 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brenham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenham J H is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 J H?
49.4% of students at Brenham J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenham J H?
The largest demographic group at Brenham J H is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Brenham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenham J H?
Brenham J H has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Brenham J H rank among public schools in Brenham?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham J H ranks #3 of 8 public 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 public schools in Brenham on the city page.
What other schools are in Brenham Isd?
Besides Brenham J H, Brenham Isd also operates Brenham H S (1,544 students), Brenham Middle (703 students), and Krause El (655 students). See the Brenham Isd district page for the complete list.