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#3729 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 44% in state
Brenham EL
Elementary School · Brenham ISD · Brenham, TX
A Brenham ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 BLUE BELL DR, Brenham, TX 77833
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brenham EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Brenham EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brenham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,887
Median home value
$261,900
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| St Pauls Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brenham ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brenham EL is listed in BRENHAM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brenham EL
Brenham EL is a public elementary school in Brenham, TX, part of Brenham ISD, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,729 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brenham EL
What grades does Brenham EL serve?
Brenham EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Brenham EL?
Brenham EL has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenham EL is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brenham EL rank in TX?
Brenham EL ranks #3,729 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Brenham EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Brenham EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brenham EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brenham EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brenham EL a charter school?
No, Brenham EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brenham EL a Title I school?
No, Brenham EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brenham EL?
67.4% of students at Brenham EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (979) 277-3880
- Area population (ZIP 77833)
- 28,234
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77833; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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