Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Henry Brazier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend William Henry Brazier Elementary School?
231 students attend William Henry Brazier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of William Henry Brazier Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Brazier Elementary School?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does William Henry Brazier Elementary School offer ?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Henry Brazier Elementary School part of?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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