Enrollment
425
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brewster Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brewster Elementary School
Brewster Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brewster, Washington, enrolling 425 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.1% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Brewster School District spends $15,599 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brewster School District also operates Brewster High School (339 students) and Brewster Middle School (224 students) alongside Brewster Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brewster Elementary School compares
Brewster Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brewster School District, which includes Brewster Elementary School.
$15,599
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 71.3%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Brewster on the city page.
Is Brewster Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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