Enrollment
2,812
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481674013273
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
177.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ray Braswell H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ray Braswell H S
Ray Braswell H S is a large high school in Aubrey, Texas, enrolling 2,812 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Denton Isd also operates Guyer H S (2,577 students) and Denton H S (2,083 students) alongside Ray Braswell H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ray Braswell H S compares
Ray Braswell H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denton Isd, which includes Ray Braswell H S.
$11,123
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ray Braswell H S a good school?
Ray Braswell H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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