- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Brownfield H S grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 481161000633 · Brownfield, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.3:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove El (670 students)
Brownfield H S grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brownfield H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove El
Oak Grove El
670 students
- This school
Brownfield H S
465 students
- Brownfield Mid
Brownfield Middle
327 students
- Colonial Heigh 117
Colonial Heights El
117 students
- Brownfield Edu 29
Brownfield Education Center
29 students
What this shows Brownfield H S reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownfield H S compares
Brownfield H S is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Brownfield Isd reports $15,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.