- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice
Federal NCES profile for The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481179011886
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice ranks #2 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 481179011886 · Bryan, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 10.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice 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 195
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice
195 students
What this shows The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice compares
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice is a growing 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 22.6%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice 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 The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice'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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice
How many students attend The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice?
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice has 195 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice?
82.8% of students at The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice?
The largest demographic group at The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice?
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice ranks #2 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 The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice, 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.