Excellent
#140 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 8% in state
Gene W. Brown Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner County · Hendersonville, TN
A Sumner County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
174 Imperial BLVD, Hendersonville, TN 37075
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gene W. Brown Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gene W. Brown Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hendersonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,597
Median home value
$403,400
Median rent
$1,552/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendresonville Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Montessori Teacher Training Center for Tn/ncmePrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Nannie Berry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Beech ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #7 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gene W. Brown Elementary is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gene W. Brown Elementary
Gene W. Brown Elementary is a public elementary school in Hendersonville, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gene W. Brown Elementary
What grades does Gene W. Brown Elementary serve?
Gene W. Brown Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gene W. Brown Elementary?
Gene W. Brown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gene W. Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gene W. Brown Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gene W. Brown Elementary rank in TN?
Gene W. Brown Elementary ranks #140 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gene W. Brown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gene W. Brown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gene W. Brown Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gene W. Brown Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gene W. Brown Elementary a charter school?
No, Gene W. Brown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gene W. Brown Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gene W. Brown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (615) 824-8633
- Area population (ZIP 37075)
- 72,541
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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