- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turlock, CA
Walter M. Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walter M. Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015811513
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter M. Brown Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter M. Brown Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M. Brown Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015811513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Walter M. Brown Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060015811513 · Turlock, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 23:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Turlock High (2,479 students)
Walter M. Brown Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walter M. Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turlock High
Turlock High
2,479 students
- John H. Pitman
John H. Pitman High
1,986 students
- Turlock Junior
Turlock Junior High
1,294 students
- Walnut Element 900
Walnut Elementary Education Center
900 students
- Osborn Two-Way 831
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
831 students
- This school 645
Walter M. Brown Elementary
645 students
What this shows Walter M. Brown Elementary reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter M. Brown Elementary compares
Walter M. Brown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 26.8%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Walter M. Brown Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turlock Unified reports $16,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter M. Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Pitman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turlock Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter M. Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Turlock
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Standard public school
900 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
Standard public school
831 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Julien Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 25:1 students per teacher
Dennis G. Earl Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Crowell Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 22.8:1 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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter M. Brown Elementary
How many students attend Walter M. Brown Elementary?
Walter M. Brown Elementary has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turlock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter M. Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter M. Brown Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter M. Brown Elementary?
59.8% of students at Walter M. Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter M. Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walter M. Brown Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter M. Brown Elementary?
Walter M. Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Walter M. Brown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M. Brown Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Turlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Turlock Unified?
Besides Walter M. Brown Elementary, Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students), John H. Pitman High (1,986 students), and Turlock Junior High (1,294 students). See the Turlock Unified district page for the complete list.