Enrollment
465
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownfield, TX
Brownfield H S
Federal NCES profile for Brownfield H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481161000633
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownfield H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Brownfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownfield H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfield H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, TX.
School address
District: Brownfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481161000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownfield H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownfield H S
Brownfield H S is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brownfield, Texas, enrolling 465 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,898 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #702.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brownfield Isd also operates Oak Grove El (670 students) and Brownfield Middle (327 students) alongside Brownfield H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brownfield H S compares
Brownfield H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
White 16.8%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Brownfield H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownfield Isd, which includes Brownfield H S.
$13,601
Per student
0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 47.4%
Federal 26.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brownfield H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownfield H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brownfield H S
How many students attend Brownfield H S?
Brownfield H S has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownfield, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownfield H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownfield H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 H S?
75.8% of students at Brownfield H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownfield H S?
The largest demographic group at Brownfield H S is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Brownfield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownfield H S?
Brownfield H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brownfield H S rank among public schools in Brownfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfield H S ranks #4 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.
Is Brownfield H S a good school?
Brownfield H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brownfield Isd?
Besides Brownfield H S, Brownfield Isd also operates Oak Grove El (670 students), Brownfield Middle (327 students), and Colonial Heights El (117 students). See the Brownfield Isd district page for the complete list.
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