Enrollment
621
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownstown, IN
Brownstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brownstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180105000182
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownstown Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brownstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownstown Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, IN.
School address
District: Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180105000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownstown Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownstown Elementary School
Brownstown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brownstown, Indiana, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #351.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp also operates Brownstown Central High School (463 students) and Brownstown Central Middle School (307 students) alongside Brownstown 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 Brownstown Elementary School compares
Brownstown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Brownstown Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp, which includes Brownstown Elementary School.
$11,399
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 63.8%
Federal 4.7%
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 Brownstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Central High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownstown Central Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brownstown Elementary School
How many students attend Brownstown Elementary School?
Brownstown Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownstown, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownstown Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Brownstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brownstown Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Brownstown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownstown Elementary School?
Brownstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brownstown Elementary School rank among public schools in Brownstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brownstown on the city page.
Is Brownstown Elementary School a good school?
Brownstown Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp?
Besides Brownstown Elementary School, Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp also operates Brownstown Central High School (463 students) and Brownstown Central Middle School (307 students). See the Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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