- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Brownell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brownell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262574006217
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Farms · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownell Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownell Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262574006217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Brownell Middle School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 262574006217 · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.8:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students)
Brownell Middle School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brownell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe South High School
1,123 students
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe North High School
924 students
- Parcells Middl
Parcells Middle School
671 students
- This school
Brownell Middle School
605 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
570 students
- George Defer E
George Defer Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Brownell Middle School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownell Middle School compares
Brownell Middle 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Brownell Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grosse Pointe North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parcells Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Defer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownell Middle School
How many students attend Brownell Middle School?
Brownell Middle School has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownell Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Brownell Middle School?
14.0% of students at Brownell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brownell Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownell Middle School?
Brownell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Brownell Middle School rank among elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Farms?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownell Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Besides Brownell Middle School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students), Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students), and Parcells Middle School (671 students). See the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district page for the complete list.