At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279.5
Elizabeth S Brown: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Elizabeth S Brown
Elizabeth S Brown is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Swansea. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Swansea. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 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 (92.9%) and multiracial (2.5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elizabeth S Brown
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.54 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White92.9%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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
Not reported as 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 Swansea
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gardner
Elementary · Grades KG–02
276 reported students
Mark G Hoyle Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
234 reported students
Joseph G Luther
Elementary · Grades 03–05
194 reported students
Joseph Case Jr High
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Joseph Case High
High · Grades 09–12
514 reported students
Public schools near Elizabeth S Brown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph G Luther Elementary · Swansea | 03–05 | 194 | 1.4 mi |
| Gardner Elementary · Swansea | KG–02 | 276 | 1.6 mi |
| South Elementary · Somerset | KG–05 | 242 | 1.8 mi |
| Mark G Hoyle Elementary Elementary · Swansea | PK–02 | 234 | 2.6 mi |
| Chace Street Elementary · Somerset | KG–05 | 297 | 2.8 mi |
| North Elementary Elementary · Somerset | PK–05 | 471 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth S Brown
What grades does Elizabeth S Brown serve?
Elizabeth S Brown reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Swansea.
How many students attend Elizabeth S Brown?
Elizabeth S Brown reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 279 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabeth S Brown?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 283 students and 16.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabeth S Brown a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabeth S Brown is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Swansea attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elizabeth S Brown in?
Elizabeth S Brown is part of Swansea, based in Swansea, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabeth S Brown?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph G Luther (1.4 mi), Gardner (1.6 mi), South (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.