- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownwood, TX
Northwest El
Federal NCES profile for Northwest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481170000675
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Brownwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Brownwood, TX.
School address
District: Brownwood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481170000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Northwest El grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 481170000675 · Brownwood, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.9:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownwood H S (935 students)
Northwest El grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownwood H S
Brownwood H S
935 students
- Coggin El
Coggin El
708 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights El
494 students
- This school
Northwest El
486 students
- Brownwood Midd
Brownwood Middle
472 students
- East El 281
East El
281 students
What this shows Northwest El reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest El compares
Northwest 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,959
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
White 41.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Northwest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownwood Isd reports $12,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coggin El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownwood Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest El
How many students attend Northwest El?
Northwest El has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownwood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Northwest El?
81.1% of students at Northwest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest El?
The largest demographic group at Northwest El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Brownwood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest El?
Northwest El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Northwest El rank among schools in Brownwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Brownwood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brownwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownwood Isd?
Besides Northwest El, Brownwood Isd also operates Brownwood H S (935 students), Coggin El (708 students), and Woodland Heights El (494 students). See the Brownwood Isd district page for the complete list.