Enrollment
476
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brewton, AL
Brewton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brewton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010045000214
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brewton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewton Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brewton, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brewton Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brewton Elementary School
Brewton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brewton, Alabama, enrolling 476 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brewton City also operates Tr Miller High School (373 students) and Brewton Middle School (319 students) alongside Brewton 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 Brewton Elementary School compares
Brewton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 59.0%
African American 31.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Brewton Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brewton City, which includes Brewton Elementary School.
$13,031
Per student
+4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 49.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 Brewton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tr Miller High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brewton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brewton Elementary School
How many students attend Brewton Elementary School?
Brewton Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brewton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewton Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Brewton Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Brewton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brewton Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Brewton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewton Elementary School?
Brewton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Brewton Elementary School rank among public schools in Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brewton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brewton on the city page.
Is Brewton Elementary School a good school?
Brewton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Brewton City?
Besides Brewton Elementary School, Brewton City also operates Tr Miller High School (373 students) and Brewton Middle School (319 students). See the Brewton City district page for the complete list.
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