- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookshire, TX
Bryant El
Federal NCES profile for Bryant El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517013351
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant El earns 43/100 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 5
- public schools in Brookshire · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brookshire, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Bryant El held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 83.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 482517013351 · Brookshire, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,194 enr · 14.9:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Bryant El held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 83.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bryant El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 1,194
Bryant El
1,194 students
What this shows Bryant El reports 1,194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryant El compares
Bryant El 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,194 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,194
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,284
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 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 19.3%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Bryant El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryant El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryant El
How many students attend Bryant El?
Bryant El has 1,194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookshire, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,149 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant El?
26.5% of students at Bryant El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant El?
The largest demographic group at Bryant El is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Brookshire, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant El?
Bryant El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Bryant El rank among public schools in Brookshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brookshire, 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 Brookshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Bryant El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.