Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Frank P. Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank P. Brown Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Frank P. Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank P. Brown Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank P. Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Frank P. Brown Elementary School is ranked #739 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Frank P. Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Frank P. Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crab Orchard Elementary School, South Cumberland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Frank P. Brown Elementary School?
598 students attend Frank P. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Frank P. Brown Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank P. Brown Elementary School?
Frank P. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frank P. Brown Elementary School offer ?
Frank P. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank P. Brown Elementary School part of?
Frank P. Brown Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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