Enrollment
751
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granbury, TX
John and Lynn Brawner El
Federal NCES profile for John and Lynn Brawner El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482139008665
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John and Lynn Brawner El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Granbury · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John and Lynn Brawner El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John and Lynn Brawner El ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Granbury, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John and Lynn Brawner El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John and Lynn Brawner El
John and Lynn Brawner El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Granbury, Texas, enrolling 751 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 751 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #946.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 751 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Granbury Isd spends $10,259 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students) and Acton Middle (938 students) alongside John and Lynn Brawner El.
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 John and Lynn Brawner El compares
John and Lynn Brawner El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$10,259
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 751 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, John and Lynn Brawner El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granbury Isd, which includes John and Lynn Brawner El.
$10,259
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.8%
State 8.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 John and Lynn Brawner El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granbury Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mambrino School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John and Lynn Brawner El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary 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 (~751 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John and Lynn Brawner El
How many students attend John and Lynn Brawner El?
John and Lynn Brawner El has 751 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granbury, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John and Lynn Brawner El?
The student-teacher ratio at John and Lynn Brawner El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 John and Lynn Brawner El?
64.0% of students at John and Lynn Brawner El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John and Lynn Brawner El?
The largest demographic group at John and Lynn Brawner El is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Granbury, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John and Lynn Brawner El?
John and Lynn Brawner El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John and Lynn Brawner El rank among public schools in Granbury?
By Resource Investment Index, John and Lynn Brawner El ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Granbury, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Granbury on the city page.
Is John and Lynn Brawner El a good school?
John and Lynn Brawner El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Granbury Isd?
Besides John and Lynn Brawner El, Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students), Acton Middle (938 students), and Granbury Middle (890 students). See the Granbury Isd district page for the complete list.
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