Brownwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brownwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
298 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(17-18)
60-64%
47%
(17-18)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
31%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
72%
50%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
28%
0.46

Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Brownwood Elementary School?
298 students attend Brownwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brownwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% 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 Brownwood Elementary School?
Brownwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brownwood Elementary School offer ?
Brownwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Brownwood Elementary School part of?
Brownwood Elementary School is part of Scottsboro City School District.

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