Charles a Brown Elementary School

Charles A Brown Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 312 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, ensuring a relatively small class size. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school offers a supportive learning environment.

Academically, Charles A Brown Elementary School has a MySchoolScout Rating of 4.2 out of 10, ranking it 28th percentile among all schools in Alabama. The school’s academic score is 2.4 out of 10, with 27% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and only 2% proficient or above in Math. While the test scores indicate areas for improvement, the school is likely focusing on student development and support.

The school is situated in a mid-size city, within a neighborhood characterized by a median household income of $34,669 and a median home value of $86,100. Approximately 16% of residents in the neighborhood have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 28.8%. The area is home to 14,629 people, reflecting a close-knit community with a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Charles A Brown Elementary School is set in a neighborhood that is part of the larger Birmingham community, offering students a variety of local resources and activities.

While current test scores at Charles a Brown Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.