- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownfield, TX
Oak Grove El
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481161000637
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Brownfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, TX.
School address
District: Brownfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481161000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Oak Grove El held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481161000637 · Brownfield, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 14.9:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownfield H S (465 students)
Oak Grove El held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Grove El
670 students
- Brownfield H S
Brownfield H S
465 students
- Brownfield Mid
Brownfield Middle
327 students
- Colonial Heigh 117
Colonial Heights El
117 students
- Brownfield Edu 29
Brownfield Education Center
29 students
What this shows Oak Grove El reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove El compares
Oak Grove 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$15,233
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
White 20.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Oak Grove El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownfield Isd reports $15,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownfield H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove El
How many students attend Oak Grove El?
Oak Grove El has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove El?
84.5% of students at Oak Grove El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove El?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove El is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Brownfield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove El?
Oak Grove El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Oak Grove El rank among public schools in Brownfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brownfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownfield Isd?
Besides Oak Grove El, Brownfield Isd also operates Brownfield H S (465 students), Brownfield Middle (327 students), and Colonial Heights El (117 students). See the Brownfield Isd district page for the complete list.