Browning Road STEAM Academy

512 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Browning Road Elementary School is a public school located in McFarland, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the McFarland Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit McFarland community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the Central Valley. In addition to core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Browning Road Elementary often prioritizes student engagement through various support services, enrichment activities, and a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all children. By partnering with families and the local community, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive citizens.

512

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Browning Road STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	507
Two or More	4

Hispanic
507 (99.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	McFarland Unified
Phone:	(661)792-2113
Website:	http://mcfarlandusd.com/bes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 64