Brownfields Elementary School

Brownfields Elementary School serves 238 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Baker, Louisiana. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #273 out of 1,290 schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile among Louisiana elementary schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 42% of students performing at proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and mathematics. Located on Bentley Drive in East Baton Rouge Parish, Brownfields Elementary sits within the 70714 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $61,103 and median home values average $151,000. The surrounding community of nearly 18,000 residents includes 23% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, while about 20% of families face economic challenges.

The school operates as a regular public elementary school, providing foundational education in a rural setting near the town of Baker, offering students a more intimate learning environment outside the hustle of urban areas.

Located in a rural area, Brownfields Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.