Enrollment
999
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Jubilee Brownsville
Federal NCES profile for Jubilee Brownsville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480017913451Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jubilee Brownsville earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jubilee Brownsville has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jubilee Brownsville ranks #12 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Jubilee Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480017913451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jubilee Brownsville compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jubilee Brownsville
Jubilee Brownsville is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Brownsville, Texas, enrolling 999 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 999 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #239.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jubilee Academies also operates Jubilee San Antonio (1,011 students) and Jubilee Highland Hills (686 students) alongside Jubilee Brownsville.
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 Jubilee Brownsville compares
Jubilee Brownsville on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 97.0%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Jubilee Brownsville is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jubilee Academies, which includes Jubilee Brownsville.
$13,455
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 31.5%
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 Jubilee Brownsville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee San Antonio | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jubilee Highland Hills | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jubilee - Lake View University Prep | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jubilee Leadership Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jubilee Wells Branch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jubilee Brownsville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jubilee Brownsville
How many students attend Jubilee Brownsville?
Jubilee Brownsville has 999 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jubilee Brownsville?
The student-teacher ratio at Jubilee Brownsville is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jubilee Brownsville?
73.7% of students at Jubilee Brownsville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jubilee Brownsville?
The largest demographic group at Jubilee Brownsville is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jubilee Brownsville?
Jubilee Brownsville has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Jubilee Brownsville rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jubilee Brownsville ranks #12 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brownsville on the city page.
Is Jubilee Brownsville a good school?
Jubilee Brownsville earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Jubilee Academies?
Besides Jubilee Brownsville, Jubilee Academies also operates Jubilee San Antonio (1,011 students), Jubilee Highland Hills (686 students), and Jubilee - Lake View University Prep (548 students). See the Jubilee Academies district page for the complete list.
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