Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brownsville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brownsville Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Mascot
Polar Bear
School Rankings
Brownsville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsville Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polar Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownsville Elementary School's ranking?
Brownsville Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Brownsville Elementary School often compared to?
Brownsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerald Heights Elementary School, Esquire Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Brownsville Elementary School?
443 students attend Brownsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brownsville Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Elementary School?
Brownsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brownsville Elementary School offer ?
Brownsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownsville Elementary School part of?
Brownsville Elementary School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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