- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olympia, WA
Leland P Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leland P Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530618000927
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leland P Brown Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leland P Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leland P Brown Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Leland P Brown Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530618000927 · Olympia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 12.6:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Leland P Brown Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Leland P Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 328
Leland P Brown Elementary
328 students
What this shows Leland P Brown Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leland P Brown Elementary compares
Leland P Brown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Leland P Brown Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leland P Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leland P Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Olympia
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leland P Brown Elementary
How many students attend Leland P Brown Elementary?
Leland P Brown Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland P Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland P Brown Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Leland P Brown Elementary?
58.2% of students at Leland P Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leland P Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leland P Brown Elementary is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leland P Brown Elementary?
Leland P Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Leland P Brown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Leland P Brown Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Leland P Brown Elementary, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.