- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownsville, TX
Pace Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Pace Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481168000643
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Early College H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace Early College H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Early College H S ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-159 students YoY
Pace Early College H S shrank from 1,788 students in 2022-23 to 1,629 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 121.0 → 112.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-159 students YoY 481168000643 · Brownsville, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,621 enr · 13.4:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Pace Early College H S shrank from 1,788 students in 2022-23 to 1,629 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 121.0 → 112.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pace Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- This school
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- Porter Early C
Porter Early College H S
1,543 students
What this shows Pace Early College H S reports 1,621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Early College H S compares
Pace Early College H S is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,621 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,621
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
353
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Pace Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Early College H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pace Early College H S
How many students attend Pace Early College H S?
Pace Early College H S has 1,621 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,788 (2022-23) → 1,629 (2023-24), down 159.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Early College H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Pace Early College H S?
69.0% of students at Pace Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Pace Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Early College H S?
Pace Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pace Early College H S rank among high schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Early College H S ranks #8 of 10 high 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 high schools in Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Pace Early College H S, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.