Home > Alabama > Lauderdale County > Florence

Brandon Elementary School (Closed 2004)

View full size Get directions

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

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Brandon Elementary School
Kind	36
1	52
2	48
3	39
4	49

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

224 students

View Data

Total Students Trends (1987-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School
2025	224
2024	224
2023	224
2022	224
2021	224
2020	224
2019	224
2018	224
2017	224
2016	224
2015	224
2003	224
2002	331
2001	354
2000	352
1999	330
1998	372
1997	280
1996	270
1995	273
1994	337
1993	318
1992	301
1991	258
1990	270
1989	285
1988	254
1987	268

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)

19 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends (1987-2003)
Year	Brandon Elementary School
2003	19
2002	26
2001	25
2000	26
1999	25
1998	27
1997	26
1996	26
1995	25
1994	24
1993	22
1992	20
1991	19
1990	18
1989	18
1988	16
1987	17

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

This School

State Level (AL)

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (2000-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	1%	2%
2024	1%	1%
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2021	1%	2%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2003	1%	1%	1%
2000	1%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

12%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (2002-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	1%	12%
2024	1%	11%
2023	1%	11%	13%
2022	1%	10%	12%
2021	1%	9%	12%
2020	1%	8%	11%
2019	1%	8%	11%
2003	1%	2%	2%
2002	1%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

31%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1989-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	31%	31%
2024	31%	32%
2023	31%	32%	28%
2022	31%	32%	29%
2021	31%	32%	31%
2020	31%	33%	34%
2019	31%	33%	34%
2018	31%	33%	33%
2017	31%	33%	33%
2016	31%	33%	34%
2003	31%	36%	38%
2002	32%	36%	38%
2001	36%	36%	37%
2000	34%	36%	37%
1999	34%	36%	38%
1998	36%	36%	38%
1997	26%	36%	36%
1996	29%	36%	35%
1995	32%	36%	33%
1994	29%	36%	32%
1993	27%	36%	31%
1992	26%	36%	31%
1991	29%	36%	30%
1990	27%	36%	30%
1989	30%	36%	30%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

67%

50%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison (1989-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	67%	50%
2024	67%	51%
2023	67%	52%	48%
2022	67%	53%	48%
2021	67%	53%	49%
2020	67%	54%	48%
2019	67%	54%	48%
2018	69%	55%	50%
2017	69%	55%	50%
2016	69%	56%	53%
2003	67%	60%	59%
2002	67%	60%	59%
2001	64%	61%	61%
2000	65%	61%	61%
1999	66%	61%	61%
1998	64%	61%	61%
1997	74%	60%	63%
1996	71%	61%	65%
1995	68%	62%	66%
1994	71%	62%	68%
1993	73%	62%	69%
1992	74%	62%	69%
1991	71%	63%	70%
1990	73%	63%	70%
1989	70%	63%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

33%

50%

0.46

0.64

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison (1989-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	0.46	0.64
2024	0.46	0.63
2023	0.46	0.62	0.67
2022	0.46	0.61	0.67
2021	0.46	0.61	0.65
2020	0.46	0.60	0.65
2019	0.46	0.60	0.65
2018	0.43	0.59	0.63
2017	0.43	0.59	0.63
2016	0.43	0.58	0.60
2003	0.46	0.51	0.52
2002	0.45	0.51	0.51
2001	0.47	0.50	0.49
2000	0.47	0.50	0.49
1999	0.45	0.50	0.49
1998	0.47	0.50	0.49
1997	0.39	0.52	0.48
1996	0.42	0.50	0.46
1995	0.44	0.49	0.46
1994	0.42	0.49	0.44
1993	0.40	0.49	0.44
1992	0.39	0.49	0.44
1991	0.42	0.48	0.43
1990	0.40	0.48	0.43
1989	0.42	0.48	0.43

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

84%

53%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (1998-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	84%	53%
2024	84%	56%
2023	84%	55%	52%
2022	84%	44%	52%
2021	84%	48%	52%
2020	84%	49%	56%
2019	84%	49%	56%
2018	83%	47%	57%
2017	83%	47%	57%
2016	83%	46%	56%
2015	83%	47%	56%
2003	84%	42%	47%
2002	84%	40%	44%
2001	78%	38%	42%
2000	80%	37%	42%
1999	81%	38%	42%
1998	81%	38%	39%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2000-2025)
Year	Brandon Elementary School	Alabama	Florence City School District
2025	7%	1%
2024	7%	5%
2023	7%	5%	4%
2022	7%	5%	4%
2021	7%	6%	4%
2020	7%	6%	4%
2019	7%	6%	4%
2018	6%	5%	4%
2017	6%	5%	4%
2016	6%	5%	4%
2015	6%	5%	5%
2003	7%	8%	6%
2002	6%	8%	6%
2001	8%	8%	6%
2000	6%	8%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Florence City School District

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.

Recent Articles

September 16, 2026

When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request

Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.

September 16, 2026

Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks

Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.

September 16, 2026

Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?

Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.