Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown Elementary serves the northwest part of Florissant, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living around a mile from its edges and the furthest point being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
88%
15%
White
7%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Brown Elementary School is ranked #1804 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cold Water Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
441 students attend Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brown Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brown Elementary School offer ?
Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Elementary School part of?
Brown Elementary School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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