At a glance
Reported students
332
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
544
Brewster El: 332 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.9:1 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
- 270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Brewster El
Brewster El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Edinburg. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Edinburg CISD. NCES reports 332 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 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (97.3%) and White (2.1%). English learners represent 33% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. 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 Brewster El
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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
- 33%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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 Edinburg CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Travis El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Austin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Cano-Gonzalez El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Lincoln El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
L B Johnson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Lee El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Frequently asked questions about Brewster El
What grades does Brewster El serve?
Brewster El reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Edinburg CISD.
How many students attend Brewster El?
Brewster El reported 332 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 270 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brewster El?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 332 students and 28 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 Brewster El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brewster El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edinburg CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brewster El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.3% 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 Brewster El in?
Brewster El is part of Edinburg CISD, based in Edinburg, TX, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.