David Brewer Elementary School

401 N 17th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

David Brewer Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

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 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1168 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
29%
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
11%
7%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
337 students attend David Brewer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of David Brewer Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Brewer Elementary School part of?
David Brewer Elementary School is part of Leavenworth School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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