- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownville, NY
Brownville School
Federal NCES profile for Brownville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361191000958
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownville School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 374
- students enrolled
Brownville School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: General Brown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361191000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Brownville School shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 361191000958 · Brownville, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: General Brown Junior-Senior High School (675 students)
Brownville School shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brownville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- General Brown
General Brown Junior-Senior High School
675 students
- This school
Brownville School
374 students
- Dexter Element
Dexter Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Brownville School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownville School compares
Brownville School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$18,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Brownville School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for General Brown Central School District reports $18,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Brown Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownville School
How many students attend Brownville School?
Brownville School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownville School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownville School?
43.5% of students at Brownville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownville School?
The largest demographic group at Brownville School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Brownville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownville School?
Brownville School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 General Brown Central School District?
Besides Brownville School, General Brown Central School District also operates General Brown Junior-Senior High School (675 students) and Dexter Elementary School (300 students). See the General Brown Central School District district page for the complete list.