- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leavenworth, KS
David Brewer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David Brewer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200843002036
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Brewer Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David Brewer Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Brewer Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
David Brewer Elementary shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 200843002036 · Leavenworth, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.3:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students)
David Brewer Elementary shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
David Brewer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leavenworth Sr
Leavenworth Sr High
1,237 students
- Richard Warren 427
Richard Warren Middle School
427 students
- Richard Warren 409
Richard Warren Intermediate School
409 students
- This school 319
David Brewer Elementary
319 students
- Henry Leavenwo 297
Henry Leavenworth
297 students
- Earl Lawson Ea 282
Earl Lawson Early Education Center
282 students
What this shows David Brewer Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Brewer Elementary compares
David Brewer Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 48% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$13,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 12.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, David Brewer Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Leavenworth reports $13,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Brewer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Leavenworth | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Brewer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Leavenworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Richard Warren Intermediate School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Henry Leavenworth
Standard public school
297 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 13:1 students per teacher
Leavenworth Virtual School
Standard public school
23 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Brewer Elementary
How many students attend David Brewer Elementary?
David Brewer Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leavenworth, KS. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Brewer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Brewer Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 David Brewer Elementary?
63.2% of students at David Brewer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Brewer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David Brewer Elementary is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Brewer Elementary?
David Brewer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 David Brewer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, David Brewer Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Leavenworth, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Leavenworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Leavenworth?
Besides David Brewer Elementary, Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students), Richard Warren Middle School (427 students), and Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.