- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seymour, IN
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Margaret R Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181008001617
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret R Brown Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret R Brown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret R Brown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Seymour, IN.
School address
District: Seymour Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181008001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Margaret R Brown Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 181008001617 · Seymour, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.5:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students)
Margaret R Brown Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Margaret R Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour Senior
Seymour Senior High School
1,729 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
778 students
- Seymour-Jackso 609
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
609 students
- Seymour-Reddin 609
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
609 students
- This school 499
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
499 students
- Emerson Elemen 257
Emerson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Margaret R Brown Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret R Brown Elementary School compares
Margaret R Brown Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$10,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 17.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Margaret R Brown Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seymour Community Schools reports $10,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret R Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret R Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Seymour
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret R Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seymour, IN. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret R Brown Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 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 Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Margaret R Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Margaret R Brown Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Seymour, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Margaret R Brown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret R Brown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Seymour, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seymour on the city page.
What other schools are in Seymour Community Schools?
Besides Margaret R Brown Elementary School, Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students), Seymour Middle School (778 students), and Seymour-Jackson Elementary School (609 students). See the Seymour Community Schools district page for the complete list.