At a glance
Reported students
569
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
634
Harvey S Brown El: 569 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 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
- 628
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Harvey S Brown El
Harvey S Brown El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Houston. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Channelview ISD. NCES reports 569 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (72.9%) and Black (20%). English learners represent 39.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. 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 Harvey S Brown El
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.67 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 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
- 39.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.7%
- Hispanic72.9%
- Black20%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Channelview ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
De Zavala El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
634 reported students
New Horizons Fine Arts Magnet at Crenshaw El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
482 reported students
McGhee El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
770 reported students
B H Hamblen El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
886 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
427 reported students
Aguirre J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
933 reported students
Public schools near Harvey S Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Fine Arts Magnet at Crenshaw El Elementary · Channelview ISD | KG–05 | 482 | 1.5 mi |
| McGhee El Elementary · Channelview ISD | KG–05 | 770 | 1.5 mi |
| B H Hamblen El Elementary · Channelview ISD | KG–05 | 886 | 1.6 mi |
| De Zavala El Elementary · Channelview ISD | KG–05 | 634 | 1.9 mi |
| James B Havard El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 694 | 2.3 mi |
| Dr Shirley J Williamson El Elementary · Galena Park ISD | PK–05 | 621 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harvey S Brown El
What grades does Harvey S Brown El serve?
Harvey S Brown El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Channelview ISD.
How many students attend Harvey S Brown El?
Harvey S Brown El reported 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 628 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harvey S Brown El?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 569 students and 42.67 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 Harvey S Brown El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harvey S Brown El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Channelview ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harvey S Brown El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.8% 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 Harvey S Brown El in?
Harvey S Brown El is part of Channelview ISD, based in Channelview, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harvey S Brown El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Horizons Fine Arts Magnet at Crenshaw El (1.5 mi), McGhee El (1.5 mi), B H Hamblen El (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.