- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
Sul Ross El
Federal NCES profile for Sul Ross El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481179000692
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sul Ross El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sul Ross El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sul Ross El ranks #17 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Sul Ross El shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 481179000692 · Bryan, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 13.2:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Sul Ross El shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sul Ross El 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 476
Sul Ross El
476 students
What this shows Sul Ross El reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sul Ross El compares
Sul Ross 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 33.4%
White 25.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Sul Ross El 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 Sul Ross El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sul Ross El'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 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sul Ross El
How many students attend Sul Ross El?
Sul Ross El has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sul Ross El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sul Ross El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Sul Ross El?
73.4% of students at Sul Ross El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sul Ross El?
The largest demographic group at Sul Ross El is Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment, in Bryan, 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 Sul Ross El?
Sul Ross El 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 Sul Ross El rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sul Ross El ranks #17 of 20 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 schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Sul Ross El, 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.