Serving 319 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David Brewer Elementary serves the northwest part of Leavenworth, KS, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Brewer Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Preparing every student for success in every classroom, every day.
School Rankings
David Brewer 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 David Brewer Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1118 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1118 out of 1,269 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
319 students attend David Brewer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of David Brewer Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Brewer Elementary School?
David Brewer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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