Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Claudine F Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leflore County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Claudine F Brown Elementary School?
260 students attend Claudine F Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Claudine F Brown Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claudine F Brown Elementary School?
Claudine F Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Claudine F Brown Elementary School offer ?
Claudine F Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Claudine F Brown Elementary School part of?
Claudine F Brown Elementary School is part of Leflore County School District.
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