Enrollment
1,697
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481179011154
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Earl Rudder H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Earl Rudder H S
James Earl Rudder H S is a higher-need, large high school in Bryan, Texas, enrolling 1,697 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,697 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 492 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,697 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students) and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students) alongside James Earl Rudder H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Earl Rudder H S compares
James Earl Rudder H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryan Isd, which includes James Earl Rudder H S.
$12,301
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 28.3%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Earl Rudder H S a good school?
James Earl Rudder H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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