Browne Elementary

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Browne Elementary is a public school located in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of Spokane Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where faculty and staff work closely with families to support the diverse needs of their student population.

The school’s location on North Driscoll Boulevard places it at the heart of a historic and evolving community. Beyond its core curriculum, Browne Elementary frequently integrates local resources and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. By fostering a collaborative culture and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

316

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Browne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
229 (72.5%)
Two or More
50 (15.8%)
Hispanic
24 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.2%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Browne Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Browne Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	42.7%
Male	181	57.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)