- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bryan, TX
Sam Rayburn
Federal NCES profile for Sam Rayburn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481179006658
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Rayburn earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Rayburn has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Rayburn ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-183 students YoY
Sam Rayburn shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 990 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-183 students YoY 481179006658 · Bryan, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 8.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Sam Rayburn shrank from 1,173 students in 2022-23 to 990 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Rayburn in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- James Earl Rud
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- This school 728
Sam Rayburn
728 students
What this shows Sam Rayburn reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Rayburn compares
Sam Rayburn is a shrinking 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$12,964
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 31.2%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Sam Rayburn is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Rayburn Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Rayburn's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Rayburn
How many students attend Sam Rayburn?
Sam Rayburn has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), down 183.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Rayburn?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Rayburn is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Rayburn?
71.4% of students at Sam Rayburn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Rayburn?
The largest demographic group at Sam Rayburn is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Rayburn?
Sam Rayburn has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Sam Rayburn rank among elementary schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Rayburn ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Sam Rayburn, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.