Serving 361 students in grades 1-4, David Brewer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Brewer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Brewer Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Brewer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Brewer Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
13%
7%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Brewer Elementary School's ranking?
David Brewer Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are David Brewer Elementary School often compared to?
David Brewer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Leavenworth, Anthony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend David Brewer Elementary School?
361 students attend David Brewer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of David Brewer Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Brewer Elementary School?
David Brewer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does David Brewer Elementary School offer ?
David Brewer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is David Brewer Elementary School part of?
David Brewer Elementary School is part of Leavenworth School District.
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