At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592
Brandywine Elementary School: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 280
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Brandywine Elementary School
Brandywine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Greenfield. It is one of 6 current school records connected to New Palestine Community Schools. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.1%) and multiracial (6.2%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Brandywine Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.32
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.1%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black5.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Palestine Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
577 reported students
New Palestine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
579 reported students
New Palestine Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
605 reported students
New Palestine Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
606 reported students
New Palestine High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,254 reported students
Public schools near Brandywine Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Elementary School Elementary · Greenfield-Central Com Schools | KG–04 | 320 | 4.2 mi |
| Harris Elementary School Elementary · Greenfield-Central Com Schools | KG–04 | 273 | 4.7 mi |
| New Palestine Elementary School Elementary · New Palestine Community Schools | PK–04 | 579 | 5.4 mi |
| JB Stephens Elementary School Elementary · Greenfield-Central Com Schools | PK–04 | 587 | 6 mi |
| Morristown Elementary School Elementary · Shelby Eastern Schools | PK–05 | 338 | 6.1 mi |
| Sugar Creek Elementary Sch Elementary · New Palestine Community Schools | PK–04 | 577 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Elementary School
What grades does Brandywine Elementary School serve?
Brandywine Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Palestine Community Schools.
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 280 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 338 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brandywine Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brandywine Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Palestine Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brandywine Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brandywine Elementary School in?
Brandywine Elementary School is part of New Palestine Community Schools, based in New Palestine, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brandywine Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Weston Elementary School (4.2 mi), Harris Elementary School (4.7 mi), New Palestine Elementary School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.