Enrollment
319
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Brewer Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Brewer Elementary
David Brewer Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 319 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 319 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Leavenworth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students): David Brewer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.4:1).
Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students) and Richard Warren Middle School (427 students) alongside David Brewer Elementary.
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 David Brewer Elementary compares
David Brewer Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leavenworth, which includes David Brewer Elementary.
$13,595
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is David Brewer Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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