- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aubrey, TX
Ray Braswell H S
Federal NCES profile for Ray Braswell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481674013273
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray Braswell H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Aubrey · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray Braswell H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Braswell H S ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Aubrey, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ray Braswell H S held near 2,758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 177.6 → 179.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481674013273 · Aubrey, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,812 enr · 15.9:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Guyer H S (2,577 students)
Ray Braswell H S held near 2,758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 177.6 → 179.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ray Braswell H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- Crownover Midd 891
Crownover Middle
891 students
What this shows Ray Braswell H S reports 2,812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray Braswell H S compares
Ray Braswell H S 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,812 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,812
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$11,484
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
Counselors9.2 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
White 23.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Ray Braswell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray Braswell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyer H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crownover Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray Braswell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- 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 (~2,812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray Braswell H S
How many students attend Ray Braswell H S?
Ray Braswell H S has 2,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aubrey, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,767 (2022-23) → 2,758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Braswell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Braswell H S is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray Braswell H S?
35.7% of students at Ray Braswell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray Braswell H S?
The largest demographic group at Ray Braswell H S is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Aubrey, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Braswell H S?
Ray Braswell H S 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 Ray Braswell H S rank among public schools in Aubrey?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Braswell H S ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Aubrey, 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 Aubrey on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Ray Braswell H S, Denton Isd also operates Guyer H S (2,577 students), Denton H S (2,083 students), and Ryan H S (2,051 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.