- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
John Neely Bryan El
Federal NCES profile for John Neely Bryan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001218
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Neely Bryan El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #84 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Neely Bryan El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Neely Bryan El ranks #84 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
John Neely Bryan El grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 481623001218 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 15.7:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
John Neely Bryan El grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John Neely Bryan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 454
John Neely Bryan El
454 students
What this shows John Neely Bryan El reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Neely Bryan El compares
John Neely Bryan 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
African American 42.1%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, John Neely Bryan El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Neely Bryan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Neely Bryan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Neely Bryan El
How many students attend John Neely Bryan El?
John Neely Bryan El has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Neely Bryan El?
The student-teacher ratio at John Neely Bryan El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Neely Bryan El?
95.5% of students at John Neely Bryan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Neely Bryan El?
The largest demographic group at John Neely Bryan El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Neely Bryan El?
John Neely Bryan El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 John Neely Bryan El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, John Neely Bryan El ranks #84 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides John Neely Bryan El, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.