Brownell STEM Academy

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brownell STEM Academy, located on Oxley Drive in Flint, Michigan, is a dedicated educational institution within the Flint Community Schools district. The school places a specialized focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to provide students with a curriculum that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on technological literacy. By integrating these disciplines into daily instruction, Brownell seeks to prepare its students to navigate and succeed in an increasingly complex, innovation-driven global economy.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy serves as an essential community hub in the Flint area, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school is committed to closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement through collaborative projects and modern pedagogical approaches. By fostering a culture of curiosity and academic rigor, Brownell STEM Academy strives to empower its young learners with the essential skills and confidence needed for future success in both high school and post-secondary career pathways.

279

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brownell STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	7
Black	249
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Black
249 (89.2 %)
Two or More
14 (5.0 %)
White
7 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Flint School District of the City of
Phone:	(810)760-1643
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 41