- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownwood, TX
East El
Federal NCES profile for East El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481170005965
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Brownwood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brownwood, TX.
School address
District: Brownwood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481170005965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
East El held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481170005965 · Brownwood, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 11.7:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownwood H S (935 students)
East El held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownwood H S
Brownwood H S
935 students
- Coggin El
Coggin El
708 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights El
494 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
486 students
- Brownwood Midd
Brownwood Middle
472 students
- This school 281
East El
281 students
What this shows East El reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How East El compares
East 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,959
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, East El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownwood Isd reports $12,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coggin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about East El
How many students attend East El?
East El has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownwood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East El?
The student-teacher ratio at East El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 East El?
68.4% of students at East El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East El?
The largest demographic group at East El is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Brownwood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East El?
East El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 East El rank among schools in Brownwood?
By Resource Investment Index, East El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brownwood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brownwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownwood Isd?
Besides East El, Brownwood Isd also operates Brownwood H S (935 students), Coggin El (708 students), and Woodland Heights El (494 students). See the Brownwood Isd district page for the complete list.