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.
235
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank I Brown Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White148
Hispanic18
Black52
Asian2
Two or More15
  • White
    148 (63.0 %)
  • Black
    52 (22.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frank I Brown Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten41
Grade 150
Grade 253
Grade 355
Grade 436
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frank I Brown Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11850.2%
Male11749.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)