Brownfields Elementary School
Tel:
(225)775-3527
- Brownfields Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Brownfields Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brownfields Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brownfields Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #460 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 97% | 44% |
| White | 2% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brownfields Elementary School is Glen Oaks Senior High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Scotlandville Middle Pre-engineering Academy (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sharon Hills Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Sharon Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 329 students
1.2 miles
6450 Guynell Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225)355-6522 1.2 PK-5 329 - Baton Rouge Scotlandville Middle Pre-engineering Academy Grades: 6-8 | 483 students
2.0 miles
9147 Elm Grove Garden
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225)775-0776 2.0 6-8 483 - Baker Advantage Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 553 students
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Baker, LA 70714
(225)774-3111 2.1 K-7 553 - Baton Rouge Impact Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 349 students
2.1 miles
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225)281-0765 2.1 PK-5 349 - Baker Baker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 238 students
2.3 miles
5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225)775-9750 2.3 6-8 238
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