Enrollment
434
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Boston, MI
Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261893005568
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in New Boston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Boston, MI.
School address
District: Huron School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261893005568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brown Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brown Elementary School
Brown Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Boston, Michigan, enrolling 434 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 630 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Huron School District also operates Huron High School (820 students) and Carl T Renton Jr High School (566 students) alongside Brown 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 Brown Elementary School compares
Brown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Brown Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District, which includes Brown Elementary School.
$13,696
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 61.8%
Federal 7.1%
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 Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl T Renton Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William D Miller Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Boston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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?
34.1% of students at Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in New Boston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown Elementary School rank among public schools in New Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Boston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Boston on the city page.
Is Brown Elementary School a good school?
Brown Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 Huron School District?
Besides Brown Elementary School, Huron School District also operates Huron High School (820 students), Carl T Renton Jr High School (566 students), and William D Miller Elem School (489 students). See the Huron School District district page for the complete list.
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