- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearland, TX
Shirley Dill Brothers El
Federal NCES profile for Shirley Dill Brothers El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809013506
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley Dill Brothers El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirley Dill Brothers El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Dill Brothers El ranks #2 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Shirley Dill Brothers El shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 480809013506 · Pearland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 14.1:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Shirley Dill Brothers El shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shirley Dill Brothers El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 665
Shirley Dill Brothers El
665 students
What this shows Shirley Dill Brothers El reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirley Dill Brothers El compares
Shirley Dill Brothers El 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,984
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 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.9%
Asian 26.6%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Shirley Dill Brothers El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirley Dill Brothers El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley Dill Brothers El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Dill Brothers El
How many students attend Shirley Dill Brothers El?
Shirley Dill Brothers El has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Dill Brothers El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Dill Brothers El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Shirley Dill Brothers El?
16.7% of students at Shirley Dill Brothers El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley Dill Brothers El?
The largest demographic group at Shirley Dill Brothers El is African American at 32.9% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley Dill Brothers El?
Shirley Dill Brothers El 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 Shirley Dill Brothers El rank among schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Dill Brothers El ranks #2 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Shirley Dill Brothers El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.