- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
Neal El
Federal NCES profile for Neal El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481179007533
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neal El earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Neal El has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neal El ranks #4 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Neal El held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481179007533 · Bryan, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 9.5:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Neal El held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Neal El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- James Earl Rud
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- This school 323
Neal El
323 students
What this shows Neal El reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neal El compares
Neal 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,964
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.2%
African American 16.7%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Neal El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neal El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neal El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neal El
How many students attend Neal El?
Neal El has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neal El?
The student-teacher ratio at Neal El is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Neal El?
89.3% of students at Neal El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neal El?
The largest demographic group at Neal El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neal El?
Neal El has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Neal El rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Neal El ranks #4 of 20 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 schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Neal El, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.