- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, TX
Kimmie M Brown El
Federal NCES profile for Kimmie M Brown El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481641010884
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimmie M Brown El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kimmie M Brown El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimmie M Brown El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dayton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kimmie M Brown El held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481641010884 · Dayton, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 15.2:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton H S (1,674 students)
Kimmie M Brown El held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kimmie M Brown El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton H S
Dayton H S
1,674 students
- Wilson J H
Wilson J H
1,295 students
- Richter El
Richter El
895 students
- This school
Kimmie M Brown El
804 students
- Austin El
Austin El
771 students
- Colbert El 231
Colbert El
231 students
What this shows Kimmie M Brown El reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kimmie M Brown El compares
Kimmie M Brown El 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$10,903
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 40.2%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Kimmie M Brown El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton Isd reports $10,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kimmie M Brown El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richter El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimmie M Brown El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kimmie M Brown El
How many students attend Kimmie M Brown El?
Kimmie M Brown El has 804 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimmie M Brown El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimmie M Brown El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kimmie M Brown El?
77.2% of students at Kimmie M Brown El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimmie M Brown El?
The largest demographic group at Kimmie M Brown El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Dayton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimmie M Brown El?
Kimmie M Brown El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kimmie M Brown El rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimmie M Brown El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dayton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton Isd?
Besides Kimmie M Brown El, Dayton Isd also operates Dayton H S (1,674 students), Wilson J H (1,295 students), and Richter El (895 students). See the Dayton Isd district page for the complete list.