BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brown Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Jonesboro, GA with about 790 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Brown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brown Elementary School, located at 9771 Poston Rd in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a public school serving students within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational institution for the local community, working to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their middle school years by prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging social-emotional development.

Like many schools in the Clayton County area, Brown Elementary focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body. The school typically utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its students, often involving parent involvement programs and extracurricular activities to enhance the overall educational experience. By maintaining a focus on safety and community connection, Brown Elementary aims to serve as a hub for both academic achievement and the holistic well-being of the youth in Jonesboro.

For more information, contact Brown Elementary School at (770) 473-2785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9771 Poston Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
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BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jonesboro, GA with about 790 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clayton County
Total Students:
790
Teachers:
53.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 790 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.1%
White
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.