- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Bryss Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bryss Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480002209256Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryss Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #34 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryss Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryss Academy ranks #34 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Texas
NCES ID 480002209256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Bryss Academy grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 480002209256 · Brownsville, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
555 enr · 17.3:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pstem Academy (482 students)
Bryss Academy grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bryss Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bryss Academy
555 students
- Pstem Academy
Pstem Academy
482 students
- Early College
Early College T-Stem Academy
303 students
- Early College
Early College Stem Academy
275 students
- North East Ste 133
North East Stem Academy
133 students
- Leonel Castill 69
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
69 students
What this shows Bryss Academy reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryss Academy compares
Bryss Academy 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$16,059
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Bryss Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success reports $16,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryss Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pstem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early College T-Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early College Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North East Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryss Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryss Academy
How many students attend Bryss Academy?
Bryss Academy has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryss Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryss Academy is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryss Academy?
94.7% of students at Bryss Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryss Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bryss Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryss Academy?
Bryss Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Bryss Academy rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryss Academy ranks #34 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success?
Besides Bryss Academy, Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success also operates Pstem Academy (482 students), Early College T-Stem Academy (303 students), and Early College Stem Academy (275 students). See the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success district page for the complete list.