Brewster

Summary:

The small town of Brewster, Kansas is home to two schools - Brewster Elementary (PK-8) and Brewster High (9-12). Unfortunately, both schools are struggling, with low statewide rankings and academic performance well below state averages. The Brewster school district is ranked 240 out of 264 in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brewster Elementary has just 78 students, with proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science significantly lagging the state averages. Brewster High, with only 32 students, also ranks near the bottom of Kansas high schools. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5%, which likely contributes to their poor academic outcomes. Spending per student varies, with Brewster Elementary spending $11,375 compared to just $4,336 per student at Brewster High.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the schools in Brewster. While small class sizes could be an advantage, the schools are clearly struggling to provide a quality education to their students. Significant improvements are needed in academic performance, attendance, and overall school quality to better serve the Brewster community.

District Detail

127 Kansas Avenue
Brewster, KS 67732

(785) 694-2236

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 124

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (2025)		KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brewster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	127 Kansas Avenue	Brewster	67732	Thomas County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 694-2236	90	10	8.9	27.8%	87 (96.7%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.7	524^th of 656 public elementary schools	20.1%					(n/a)	20.0	31.1	40.0	31.1	30.0	33.3	$15,855	$3,749	$12,106
Brewster High	Public	9-12	127 Kansas Avenue	Brewster	67732	Thomas County	Brewster	No	No	No	No	(785) 694-2236	34	4	8.7	20.6%	29 (85.3%)	1 (2.9%)	4 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$15,893	$3,597	$12,297

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Colby Public Schools	17.4 mi	3	167^th
Goodland	17.52 mi	6
Triplains	22 mi	2
Cheylin	27.66 mi	2	105^th
Oakley	32.25 mi	3	145^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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