School Overview
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.
211
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin G Brown
Demographic Student Count
White127
Hispanic15
Black14
Asian20
Two or More35
  • White
    127 (60.2 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (16.6 %)
  • Asian
    20 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.1 %)
  • Black
    14 (6.6 %)
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: Somerville
Phone: (617)629-5620
Website: http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/brown
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin G Brown
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten43
Grade 145
Grade 233
Grade 341
Grade 430
Grade 519
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin G Brown
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13564%
Male7636%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)