- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaumont, TX
Paul a Brown Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Paul a Brown Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480967007976
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul a Brown Alternative Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul a Brown Alternative Center has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul a Brown Alternative Center ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Paul a Brown Alternative Center grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+71.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 480967007976 · Beaumont, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 17.1:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Paul a Brown Alternative Center grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+71.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Paul a Brown Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 171
Paul a Brown Alternative Center
171 students
What this shows Paul a Brown Alternative Center reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul a Brown Alternative Center compares
Paul a Brown Alternative Center 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.0%
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
$12,958
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 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Paul a Brown Alternative Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul a Brown Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul a Brown Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul a Brown Alternative Center
How many students attend Paul a Brown Alternative Center?
Paul a Brown Alternative Center has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul a Brown Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul a Brown Alternative Center is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul a Brown Alternative Center?
94.4% of students at Paul a Brown Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul a Brown Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Paul a Brown Alternative Center is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul a Brown Alternative Center?
Paul a Brown Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Paul a Brown Alternative Center rank among high schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul a Brown Alternative Center ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Paul a Brown Alternative Center, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.