Brooks Elementary School

www.lcschools.org

903 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Brooks Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Killen, Alabama, and serves as a key component of the Lauderdale County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, Brooks Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future educational success while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere typical of the Killen area.

As part of the broader Lauderdale County system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards designed to meet state benchmarks. The school’s digital presence and community integration reflect a dedication to transparent communication with parents and stakeholders. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and active parental involvement, Brooks Elementary continues to be a central pillar for families in the region, focusing on nurturing both the intellectual and social growth of its young learners.

903

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	792
Hispanic	27
Black	35
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
792 (87.7 %)
Two or More
37 (4.1 %)
Black
35 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lauderdale County
Phone:	(256)757-2171
Website:	http://www.lcschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 100

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 124