- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, KS
Lowell Brune Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Brune Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200795002116
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Brune Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #16 of 25
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Brune Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Brune Elementary School ranks #16 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lowell Brune Elementary School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200795002116 · Kansas City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.9:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Lowell Brune Elementary School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lowell Brune Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 432
Lowell Brune Elementary School
432 students
What this shows Lowell Brune Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Brune Elementary School compares
Lowell Brune Elementary School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 53% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Kansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 25.5%
Asian 21.1%
White 13.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Lowell Brune Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Brune Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Brune Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Piper Creek Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chelsea Elem
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hazel Grove Elem
Standard public school
537 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Welborn Elem
Standard public school
504 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Brune Elementary School
How many students attend Lowell Brune Elementary School?
Lowell Brune Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Brune Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Brune Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell Brune Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Lowell Brune Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Brune Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Brune Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Brune Elementary School?
Lowell Brune Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Lowell Brune Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Brune Elementary School ranks #16 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Lowell Brune Elementary School, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.