- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithville, TX
Brown Pri
Federal NCES profile for Brown Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484055004588
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Pri earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Pri has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TX.
School address
District: Smithville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484055004588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Brown Pri held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 484055004588 · Smithville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 19.4:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville El (694 students)
Brown Pri held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brown Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville El
Smithville El
694 students
- Smithville H S
Smithville H S
543 students
- Smithville J H
Smithville J H
416 students
- This school 194
Brown Pri
194 students
What this shows Brown Pri reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Pri compares
Brown Pri 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,446
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Brown Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Smithville Isd reports $11,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithville J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Pri
How many students attend Brown Pri?
Brown Pri has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Pri is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown Pri?
60.2% of students at Brown Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Pri?
The largest demographic group at Brown Pri is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Smithville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Pri?
Brown Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown Pri rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Smithville Isd?
Besides Brown Pri, Smithville Isd also operates Smithville El (694 students), Smithville H S (543 students), and Smithville J H (416 students). See the Smithville Isd district page for the complete list.