GENE W. BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gene W. Brown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Hendersonville, TN with about 451 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Gene W. Brown Elementary 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.
Gene W. Brown Elementary School, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. The school serves a diverse population of students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. With a curriculum centered on academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, families, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
Beyond its core academic instruction, Gene W. Brown Elementary is known for fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both social and intellectual growth. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, aiming to build a solid foundation for their future education. By prioritizing student well-being and consistent academic progress, the school remains a staple of the Hendersonville community, dedicated to preparing its students to become responsible and successful learners.
For more information, contact Gene W. Brown Elementary at (615) 824-8633 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-8633
http://gbe.sumnerschools.org
GENE W. BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hendersonville, TN with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumner County
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 451 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GENE W. BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.8%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.