Brownfields Elementary School
Tel:
(225) 775-3527
- Brownfields Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Brownfields Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brownfields Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brownfields Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Brownfields Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Brownfields Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #362 out of 1277 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 96% | 43% |
| White | 2% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Sharon Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 299 students
1.2 miles
6450 Guynell Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 355-6522 1.2 PK-5 299 - Baton Rouge Scotlandville Middle Pre-engineering Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 467 students
2.0 miles
9147 Elm Grove Garden
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776 2.0 6-8 467 - Baker Advantage Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 615 students
2.1 miles
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-3111 2.1 K-8 615 - Baton Rouge Impact Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 418 students
2.1 miles
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 281-0765 2.1 PK-6 418 - Baker Baker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 233 students
2.3 miles
5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-9750 2.3 6-8 233
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