Brooks Elementary School serves 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Brooks Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Elementary School's student population of 853 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooks Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brooks Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
4%
32%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #301 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Brooks Elementary School?
853 students attend Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brooks Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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
What school district is Brooks Elementary School part of?
Brooks Elementary School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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