Brownsville Elementary

5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932

bes.k12albemarle.org/

591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brownsville Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Crozet, Virginia, serves as a vital educational hub within the Albemarle County Public Schools district. Situated along the Rockfish Gap Turnpike, the school is known for its strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare children to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.

The school is characterized by its dedication to innovative instruction and community involvement. By leveraging its location near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brownsville often integrates hands-on learning experiences into its educational framework. With a focus on collaboration between teachers, staff, families, and the local community, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while ensuring that every student has access to the resources and personalized support necessary to reach their full potential.

591

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brownsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	29
Black	18
Asian	31
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
474 (80.2 %)
Two or More
38 (6.4 %)
Asian
31 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.9 %)
Black
18 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)823-4658
Website:	http://bes.k12albemarle.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 110