BROWNSVILLE ATTENDANCE CENTER

Brownsville Attendance Center is a Title I public school that is part of the Carmi-White County CUSD 5 school district, located in Carmi, IL with about 61 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th 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 9 teachers, Brownsville Attendance Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Brownsville Attendance Center is a small, rural public school located in Carmi, Illinois. As part of the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5, the school primarily serves students in the surrounding agricultural community. It is known for its intimate academic environment, which emphasizes foundational learning and a close-knit school community where students, teachers, and parents often share strong, long-standing connections.

The facility functions as a neighborhood hub, focusing on early childhood and elementary education. Because of its rural setting, the school prioritizes a supportive, personalized approach to instruction, aiming to provide a stable learning foundation before students transition to larger middle and high school settings within the district. The school reflects the values of its small-town surroundings, emphasizing community involvement and a traditional educational experience.

For more information, contact Brownsville Attendance Center at (618) 265-3256 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.