- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niles, MI
Brandywine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260660004261
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Brandywine Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260660004261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Brandywine Elementary School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 260660004261 · Niles, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 17.2:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandywine Senior High School (366 students)
Brandywine Elementary School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brandywine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brandywine Elementary School
379 students
- Brandywine Sen
Brandywine Senior High School
366 students
- Merritt Elemen
Merritt Elementary School
304 students
- Brandywine Mid
Brandywine Middle School
183 students
- Brandywine Inn 69
Brandywine Innovation Academy
69 students
What this shows Brandywine Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Elementary School compares
Brandywine Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Brandywine Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brandywine Community Schools reports $13,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandywine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merritt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Innovation Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 69:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Elementary School
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandywine Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Brandywine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Brandywine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandywine Community Schools?
Besides Brandywine Elementary School, Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Senior High School (366 students), Merritt Elementary School (304 students), and Brandywine Middle School (183 students). See the Brandywine Community Schools district page for the complete list.