At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
486
East El: 281 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 303
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about East El
East El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brownwood. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Brownwood ISD. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.1%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East El
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.4%
- Hispanic43.1%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brownwood ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwest El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Woodland Heights El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Coggin El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
708 reported students
Brownwood Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
472 reported students
Brownwood Accelerated H S
High · Grades 11–12
17 reported students
Brownwood H S
High · Grades 09–12
935 reported students
Public schools near East El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights El Elementary · Brownwood ISD | PK–05 | 494 | 1.2 mi |
| Coggin El Elementary · Brownwood ISD | PK–06 | 708 | 1.6 mi |
| Northwest El Elementary · Brownwood ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 2.7 mi |
| Early Pri Elementary · Early ISD | PK–02 | 231 | 3.4 mi |
| Early El Elementary · Early ISD | 03–05 | 241 | 3.9 mi |
| J B Stephens El Elementary · Bangs ISD | PK–05 | 366 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East El
What grades does East El serve?
East El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brownwood ISD.
How many students attend East El?
East El reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 303 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East El?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 281 students and 19.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East El a public, charter, or magnet school?
East El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brownwood ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East El in?
East El is part of Brownwood ISD, based in Brownwood, TX, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodland Heights El (1.2 mi), Coggin El (1.6 mi), Northwest El (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.