- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Federal NCES profile for Promesa College Prep Brownsville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480141413823Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Promesa College Prep Brownsville earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #27 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Promesa College Prep Brownsville has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Promesa College Prep Brownsville ranks #27 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Valere Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480141413823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Promesa College Prep Brownsville held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480141413823 · Brownsville, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
185 enr · 15.4:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi (358 students)
Promesa College Prep Brownsville held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Promesa College Prep Brownsville in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Promesa Colleg
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
358 students
- This school
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
185 students
- The East Austi
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
169 students
- The East Austi
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
159 students
What this shows Promesa College Prep Brownsville reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Promesa College Prep Brownsville compares
Promesa College Prep Brownsville 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$13,894
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 185 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 98.9%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Promesa College Prep Brownsville is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Valere Public Schools reports $13,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Promesa College Prep Brownsville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The East Austin College Prep at Mlk | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Promesa College Prep Brownsville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Promesa College Prep Brownsville
How many students attend Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
Promesa College Prep Brownsville has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
The student-teacher ratio at Promesa College Prep Brownsville is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
85.9% of students at Promesa College Prep Brownsville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
The largest demographic group at Promesa College Prep Brownsville is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
Promesa College Prep Brownsville 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 Promesa College Prep Brownsville rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Promesa College Prep Brownsville ranks #27 of 50 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 schools in Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Valere Public Schools?
Besides Promesa College Prep Brownsville, Valere Public Schools also operates Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi (358 students), The East Austin College Prep at Mlk (169 students), and The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key (159 students). See the Valere Public Schools district page for the complete list.