BENJAMIN G BROWN
Benjamin G Brown is a public elementary school that is part of the Somerville school district, located in Somerville, MA with about 231 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Benjamin G Brown 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.
The Benjamin G. Brown School, located at 201 Willow Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Somerville Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and their families to ensure a personalized educational experience.
Beyond its core curriculum, the Brown School integrates a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to nurture the "whole child," including programs in the arts, physical education, and technology. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement through its active PTA and various school-wide events, which help cultivate a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By focusing on equity and high expectations, the Benjamin G. Brown School strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become thoughtful and contributing members of their community.
For more information, contact Benjamin G Brown at (617) 629-5620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
BENJAMIN G BROWN is a public school in Somerville, MA with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Somerville
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 16.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 231 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN G BROWN is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Asian
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.