Enrollment
328
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leland P Brown Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leland P Brown Elementary
Leland P Brown Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 328 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Leland P Brown Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Washington schools and 28% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Olympia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black Lake Elementary (382 students): Leland P Brown Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 16.6:1).
Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students) and Capital High School (1,322 students) alongside Leland P Brown 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 Leland P Brown Elementary compares
Leland P Brown Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Leland P Brown Elementary.
$16,521
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~328 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Leland P Brown Elementary a good school?
Leland P Brown Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington 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 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.
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