- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bryan, TX
James Earl Rudder H S
Federal NCES profile for James Earl Rudder H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481179011154
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Earl Rudder H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Earl Rudder H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Earl Rudder H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
James Earl Rudder H S held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.4 → 130.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-76 students YoY 481179011154 · Bryan, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,697 enr · 13.3:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
James Earl Rudder H S held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.4 → 130.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Earl Rudder H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- This school
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- Sam Rayburn 728
Sam Rayburn
728 students
What this shows James Earl Rudder H S reports 1,697 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Earl Rudder H S compares
James Earl Rudder H S 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,697
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$12,964
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
340
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
African American 18.6%
White 14.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, James Earl Rudder H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Earl Rudder H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Earl Rudder H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,697 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Earl Rudder H S
How many students attend James Earl Rudder H S?
James Earl Rudder H S has 1,697 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,769 (2022-23) → 1,693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Earl Rudder H S?
The student-teacher ratio at James Earl Rudder H S is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 James Earl Rudder H S?
73.7% of students at James Earl Rudder H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Earl Rudder H S?
The largest demographic group at James Earl Rudder H S is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Earl Rudder H S?
James Earl Rudder H S 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 James Earl Rudder H S rank among high schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, James Earl Rudder H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides James Earl Rudder H S, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), Stephen F Austin (1,177 students), and Arthur L Davila Middle (983 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.