Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coleman F. Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coleman F. Brown Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coleman F. Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coleman F. Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Coleman F. Brown Elementary School?
418 students attend Coleman F. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Coleman F. Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleman F. Brown Elementary School?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Coleman F. Brown Elementary School offer ?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coleman F. Brown Elementary School part of?
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
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