Eura Brown Elementary School ranked #6 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #23 in 2021 and #39 in 2016, reflecting a positive overall ranking trend among New Jersey high schools.
Math proficiency at Eura Brown was 75–79% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 85–89%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 70–79% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, demonstrating consistently strong test score performance for this Union County NJ high school.
Enrollment declined slightly from 352 students in 2019 to 335 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 32% and free lunch eligibility rising from 18% in 2019 to 33% in 2023, indicating some socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades PK–5 with 350 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, Eura Brown Elementary is a Berkeley Heights public elementary school with active Title I status and a history of Blue Ribbon recognition in 2016.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Eura Brown Elementary School serves the southern part of Gadsden, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Most families in the area typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eura Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eura Brown Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eura Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eura Brown Elementary School is 0.48, which is less 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
#6 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
70%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eura Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Eura Brown Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Eura Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Eura Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Jones Elementary School, Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Eura Brown Elementary School?
340 students attend Eura Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Eura Brown Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eura Brown Elementary School?
Eura Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eura Brown Elementary School offer ?
Eura Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eura Brown Elementary School part of?
Eura Brown Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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