- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownsville, TX
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481168012029
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Early College H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Early College H S has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Early College H S ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168012029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Early College H S grew from 2,172 students in 2022-23 to 2,294 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 136.9 → 132.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 481168012029 · Brownsville, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,216 enr · 16.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students)
Veterans Memorial Early College H S grew from 2,172 students in 2022-23 to 2,294 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 136.9 → 132.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- Porter Early C
Porter Early College H S
1,543 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Early College H S reports 2,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Early College H S compares
Veterans Memorial Early College H S 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,216 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,216
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors6.2 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Veterans Memorial Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Memorial Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivera Early College H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter Early College H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Early College H S
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
Veterans Memorial Early College H S has 2,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,172 (2022-23) → 2,294 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Early College H S is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
43.9% of students at Veterans Memorial Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
Veterans Memorial Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Veterans Memorial Early College H S rank among high schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Early College H S ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Brownsville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Veterans Memorial Early College H S, Brownsville Isd also operates Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students), and Lopez Early College H S (1,739 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.