Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles A Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles A Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Charles A Brown Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 21% 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
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Charles A Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles A Brown Elementary School is 0.13, which is less 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
#1074 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
93%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles A Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Charles A Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Charles A Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chalkville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Charles A Brown Elementary School?
312 students attend Charles A Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Charles A Brown Elementary School students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles A Brown Elementary School?
Charles A Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles A Brown Elementary School offer ?
Charles A Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles A Brown Elementary School part of?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles A Brown Elementary School located?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is located in the Belview Heights neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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