- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Brown Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261893005568 · New Boston, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15.5:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (820 students)
Brown Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
820 students
- Carl T Renton
Carl T Renton Jr High School
566 students
- William D Mill
William D Miller Elem School
489 students
- This school
Brown Elementary School
434 students
- Alice I Fergus 180
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center
180 students
What this shows Brown Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Elementary School compares
Brown Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Huron School District reports $15,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~434 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.