- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownville, ME
Brownville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brownville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231158023163
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownville Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 93
- students enrolled
Brownville Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 41/Msad 41 · Maine
NCES ID 231158023163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Brownville Elementary School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 231158023163 · Brownville, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 10.3:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Penquis Valley Middle/High School (349 students)
Brownville Elementary School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Brownville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penquis Valley
Penquis Valley Middle/High School
349 students
- Milo Elementar 136
Milo Elementary School
136 students
- This school 93
Brownville Elementary School
93 students
What this shows Brownville Elementary School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownville Elementary School compares
Brownville Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 117% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maine - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$20,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Brownville Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 41/Msad 41 reports $20,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penquis Valley Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~93 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brownville Elementary School
How many students attend Brownville Elementary School?
Brownville Elementary School has 93 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownville, ME. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownville Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% 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 Brownville Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Brownville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brownville Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Brownville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownville Elementary School?
Brownville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 41/Msad 41?
Besides Brownville Elementary School, Rsu 41/Msad 41 also operates Penquis Valley Middle/High School (349 students) and Milo Elementary School (136 students). See the Rsu 41/Msad 41 district page for the complete list.