- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownsville, TX
Pullam El
Federal NCES profile for Pullam El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481168012077
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullam El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 50
- schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pullam El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pullam El ranks #3 of 50 schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168012077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Pullam El grew from 841 students in 2022-23 to 905 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 481168012077 · Brownsville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 17.8:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Pullam El grew from 841 students in 2022-23 to 905 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pullam El 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
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school
Pullam El
889 students
What this shows Pullam El reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pullam El compares
Pullam 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 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 97.0%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Pullam El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Pullam El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pullam El'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
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pullam El
How many students attend Pullam El?
Pullam El has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 905 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullam El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullam El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pullam El?
45.2% of students at Pullam El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pullam El?
The largest demographic group at Pullam El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullam El?
Pullam El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pullam El rank among schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pullam El ranks #3 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 Brownsville Isd?
Besides Pullam El, 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.