- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Del Castillo El
Federal NCES profile for Del Castillo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481168000649
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Castillo El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #31 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Castillo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Castillo El ranks #31 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Del Castillo El grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 481168000649 · Brownsville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 14.3:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Del Castillo El grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Del Castillo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school 228
Del Castillo El
228 students
What this shows Del Castillo El reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Castillo El compares
Del Castillo El 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Castillo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Castillo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Castillo El
How many students attend Del Castillo El?
Del Castillo El has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Castillo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Castillo El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Del Castillo El?
81.6% of students at Del Castillo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Castillo El?
Del Castillo El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Del Castillo El rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Castillo El ranks #31 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 Brownsville Isd?
Besides Del Castillo El, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.