STAR CITY JIMMY BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
210 ASHLEY ST
STAR CITY, AR 71667
647 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Brown Elementary School, located at 210 Ashley St in Star City, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Star City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. As part of a smaller community district, the school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student population while preparing them for their transition to secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Star City School District, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of modern educational practices. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities by visiting their official website at http://www.starcityschools.com. Through its commitment to local education, Brown Elementary remains a central hub for childhood development in the Star City area.
647
Total Students
41.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    442 (68.3 %)
  • Black
    104 (16.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
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: STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)628-5111
Website: http://www.starcityschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 678
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 55
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 103
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 99
Gender Ratio