Brooks Elementary School in Killen, AL is ranked #168 in the state in 2023, showing improvement from #301 in 2021 but a decline from its peak rank of #105 in 2014; it consistently ranks in the top 20% for overall testing performance in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 53% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 62%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 853 students in grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment accounted for 15%, with 40% of students eligible for free lunch, marking an increase from 29% eligibility in 2019.
Graduation rates have consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, indicating strong student retention and completion in this Lauderdale County public elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooks Elementary School serves the eastern part of its district in Killen, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 51.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Elementary School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills School, Rogers High School, Lauderdale County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brooks Elementary School?
874 students attend Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Brooks Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooks Elementary School?
Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooks Elementary School part of?
Brooks Elementary School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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