Frank I Brown Elementary School
235 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Frank I. Brown Elementary School, located at 37 Highland Avenue in South Portland, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood community. As part of the South Portland School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the primary grade levels, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its academic offerings, Frank I. Brown Elementary is known for emphasizing the importance of community and partnership between educators, families, and students. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, where teachers work to meet diverse learning needs in a welcoming atmosphere. By providing a safe and engaging setting, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader South Portland community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Frank I. Brown Elementary is known for emphasizing the importance of community and partnership between educators, families, and students. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, where teachers work to meet diverse learning needs in a welcoming atmosphere. By providing a safe and engaging setting, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader South Portland community.
235
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 148 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 52 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 15 |
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White148 (63.0 %)
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Black52 (22.1 %)
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Hispanic18 (7.7 %)
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Two or More15 (6.4 %)
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Asian2 (0.9 %)
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: | South Portland Public Schools |
| Phone: | (207)799-5196 |
| Website: | http://www.spsd.org/our-schools/brown-elementary/home |
| Grade Range: | K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 235 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 57 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 12 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
53
Grade 3
55
Grade 4
36
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 53 |
| Grade 3 | 55 |
| Grade 4 | 36 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 118 | 50.2% |
| Male | 117 | 49.8% |
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