Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harvey S Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvey S Brown Elementary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Harvey S Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey S Brown Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#3863 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey S Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School is ranked #3863 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harvey S Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Harvey S Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James B Havard Elementary School, Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harvey S Brown Elementary School?
625 students attend Harvey S Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Harvey S Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey S Brown Elementary School?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harvey S Brown Elementary School offer ?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harvey S Brown Elementary School part of?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
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