Brandon Elementary School in Florence, Alabama, closed in 2004 after serving grades PK–4 with an enrollment of 224 students and a Title I designation.
Math proficiency declined substantially from 95% in 2012 to 27% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average each year since 2013.
Reading proficiency also fell from 90% in 2012 to 27% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average in recent years.
Science proficiency dropped from 38% in 2021 to 26% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38% that year.
Enrollment included a majority of White students (151) and a significant Black student population (69), with 84% of students eligible for free lunch before the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
224 students
Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
19 teachers
Showing 1994–2003. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
31%
31%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
67%
50%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brandon Elementary School?
224 students attend Brandon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brandon Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Brandon Elementary School offer ?
Brandon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Brandon Elementary School part of?
Brandon Elementary School is part of Florence City School District.
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