Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brownfields Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brownfields Elementary School serves the northwest part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownfields Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
ONE TEAM~ONE MISSION
School Rankings
Brownfields Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownfields Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
89%
42%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownfields Elementary School's ranking?
Brownfields Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Brownfields Elementary School often compared to?
Brownfields Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capitol Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Brownfields Elementary School?
368 students attend Brownfields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brownfields Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brownfields Elementary School?
Brownfields Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brownfields Elementary School offer ?
Brownfields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownfields Elementary School part of?
Brownfields Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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