- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownfield, TX
Brownfield Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Brownfield Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481161012078
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownfield Education Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Brownfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownfield Education Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfield Education Center ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, TX.
School address
District: Brownfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481161012078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Brownfield Education Center shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.2 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481161012078 · Brownfield, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove El (670 students)
Brownfield Education Center shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 3.2 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brownfield Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove El
Oak Grove El
670 students
- Brownfield H S
Brownfield H S
465 students
- Brownfield Mid
Brownfield Middle
327 students
- Colonial Heigh 117
Colonial Heights El
117 students
- This school 29
Brownfield Education Center
29 students
What this shows Brownfield Education Center reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownfield Education Center compares
Brownfield Education Center is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$15,233
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 15 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 193.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 193.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 41.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Brownfield Education Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownfield Isd reports $15,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownfield Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownfield Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide high 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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownfield Education Center
How many students attend Brownfield Education Center?
Brownfield Education Center has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownfield Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownfield Education Center is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Brownfield Education Center?
96.9% of students at Brownfield Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownfield Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Brownfield Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Brownfield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownfield Education Center?
Brownfield Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Brownfield Education Center rank among public schools in Brownfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfield Education Center ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, 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 Brownfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownfield Isd?
Besides Brownfield Education Center, Brownfield Isd also operates Oak Grove El (670 students), Brownfield H S (465 students), and Brownfield Middle (327 students). See the Brownfield Isd district page for the complete list.