- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brenham, TX
Brenham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brenham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481128000605
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenham Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Brenham · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenham Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Brenham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Brenham Middle held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481128000605 · Brenham, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13.5:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Brenham H S (1,544 students)
Brenham Middle held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brenham Middle 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
- This school
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 Middle reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenham Middle compares
Brenham Middle 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 | 57.8% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 36.1%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Brenham Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Krause El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alton El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenham Middle'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
- 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 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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brenham Middle
How many students attend Brenham Middle?
Brenham Middle has 703 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brenham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenham Middle 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 Brenham Middle?
57.8% of students at Brenham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brenham Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% 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 Middle?
Brenham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle rank among elementary schools in Brenham?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Brenham Isd also operates Brenham H S (1,544 students), Brenham J H (756 students), and Krause El (655 students). See the Brenham Isd district page for the complete list.