Browning Elementary School

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Browning Elementary School is a public school located in Springhill, Louisiana, serving students within the Webster Parish School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early elementary grades. The school operates with a mission to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing essential skill development in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Browning Elementary is an integral part of the small-town fabric of Springhill. Like many schools in the Webster Parish system, it serves as a central hub for families, encouraging parent-teacher collaboration to help students meet state educational standards. The faculty and staff aim to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere, preparing young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond by focusing on both character development and academic achievement.

275

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Browning Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	10
Black	146
Asian	5
Two or More	12

Black
146 (53.1 %)
White
102 (37.1 %)
Two or More
12 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)

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:	Webster Parish
Phone:	(318)539-5663
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 38

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 81