- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Joseph, MI
Brown School
Federal NCES profile for Brown School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263285006830
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
Brown School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Joseph Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263285006830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Brown School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 263285006830 · Saint Joseph, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 21.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: St Joseph High School (933 students)
Brown School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brown School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Joseph High
St Joseph High School
933 students
- Upton Middle S
Upton Middle School
690 students
- Clarke School
Clarke School
462 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
423 students
- This school
Brown School
410 students
What this shows Brown School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown School compares
Brown 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Brown School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Joseph Public Schools reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown School
How many students attend Brown School?
Brown School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Joseph, MI. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown School?
27.9% of students at Brown School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown School?
The largest demographic group at Brown School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown School?
Brown School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Joseph Public Schools?
Besides Brown School, St. Joseph Public Schools also operates St Joseph High School (933 students), Upton Middle School (690 students), and Clarke School (462 students). See the St. Joseph Public Schools district page for the complete list.