Brookville Elementary School ranked #711 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #373 in 2012 and placing it in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency ranged between 25–29%, lower than the Alabama state average of about 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Science proficiency remained between 20–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell from 371 students in 1999 to 172 in recent years, with minority enrollment comprising approximately 69% of the student body, reflecting sustained demographic diversity.
The school served grades K–5 with 172 students and 11 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which ranked in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratios.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility remained high at nearly 80%, indicating a significant proportion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookville Elementary School's student population of 172 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookville Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
42%
32%
White
31%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookville Elementary School's ranking?
Brookville Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brookville Elementary School?
172 students attend Brookville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brookville Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookville Elementary School?
Brookville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookville Elementary School offer ?
Brookville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookville Elementary School part of?
Brookville Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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