Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brewster 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brewster Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brewster, KS, encompassing approximately 376.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.2 miles from the school to the zone edge and the furthest point being 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brewster Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brewster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brewster Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and White
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brewster Elementary School's ranking?
Brewster Elementary School is ranked #1006 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Brewster Elementary School?
90 students attend Brewster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Brewster Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewster Elementary School?
Brewster Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brewster Elementary School offer ?
Brewster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brewster Elementary School part of?
Brewster Elementary School is part of Brewster School District.
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