- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brewster, WA
Brewster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brewster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530069000148
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewster Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brewster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewster Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brewster, WA.
School address
District: Brewster School District · Washington
NCES ID 530069000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Brewster Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530069000148 · Brewster, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brewster High School (339 students)
Brewster Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Brewster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brewster Elementary School
425 students
- Brewster High
Brewster High School
339 students
- Brewster Middl
Brewster Middle School
224 students
- Brewster Alter 13
Brewster Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Brewster Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brewster Elementary School compares
Brewster Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 87% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Brewster Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Brewster School District reports $16,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brewster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewster Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewster Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brewster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brewster Elementary School
How many students attend Brewster Elementary School?
Brewster Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brewster, WA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewster Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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 Brewster Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Brewster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brewster Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Brewster, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewster Elementary School?
Brewster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Brewster Elementary School rank among public schools in Brewster?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewster Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brewster, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brewster School District?
Besides Brewster Elementary School, Brewster School District also operates Brewster High School (339 students), Brewster Middle School (224 students), and Brewster Alternative School (13 students). See the Brewster School District district page for the complete list.