- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsville, PA
Brownsville Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Brownsville Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420408007573
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownsville Area El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownsville Area El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsville Area El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, PA.
School address
District: Brownsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420408007573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Brownsville Area El Sch shrank from 700 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 420408007573 · Brownsville, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsville Area Hs (457 students)
Brownsville Area El Sch shrank from 700 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Brownsville Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brownsville Area El Sch
617 students
- Brownsville Ar
Brownsville Area Hs
457 students
- Brownsville Ar
Brownsville Area Ms
329 students
What this shows Brownsville Area El Sch reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownsville Area El Sch compares
Brownsville Area El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$17,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Brownsville Area El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Area Sd reports $17,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownsville Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Area Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsville Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownsville Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownsville Area El Sch
How many students attend Brownsville Area El Sch?
Brownsville Area El Sch has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Area El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Brownsville Area El Sch?
100.0% of students at Brownsville Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownsville Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Brownsville Area El Sch is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Brownsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownsville Area El Sch?
Brownsville Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Brownsville Area El Sch rank among public schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsville Area El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brownsville Area Sd?
Besides Brownsville Area El Sch, Brownsville Area Sd also operates Brownsville Area Hs (457 students) and Brownsville Area Ms (329 students). See the Brownsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.