A. J. Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (15-16)
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
6%
Black
(15-16)91%
44%
White
(15-16)6%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
74%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grambling State Lab Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend A. J. Brown Elementary School?
169 students attend A. J. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of A. J. Brown Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does A. J. Brown Elementary School offer ?
A. J. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is A. J. Brown Elementary School part of?
A. J. Brown Elementary School is part of Grambling State Lab Schools.
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