- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsburg, IN
Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180102000994
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-175 students YoY
Brown Elementary School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-175 students YoY 180102000994 · Brownsburg, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 12.1:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg High School (3,355 students)
Brown Elementary School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownsburg Hig
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- Brownsburg Wes 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- Brownsburg Eas 1,198
Brownsburg East Middle School
1,198 students
- Cardinal Eleme 650
Cardinal Elementary School
650 students
- This school 555
Brown Elementary School
555 students
- Reagan Element 554
Reagan Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Brown Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Elementary School compares
Brown Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Brown Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsburg Community School Corp reports $12,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Brownsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cardinal Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Delaware Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
White Lick Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Brown Elementary School?
33.2% of students at Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Brown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brownsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Brown Elementary School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), and Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.