Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookwood Forest Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookwood Forest Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1276 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
92%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookwood Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brookwood Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Brookwood Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Brookwood Forest Elementary School?
531 students attend Brookwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brookwood Forest Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookwood Forest Elementary School?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Brookwood Forest Elementary School offer ?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brookwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School is part of Mountain Brook City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of school/ 2:00 Dismissal
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
First day for Students
August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last day of 9 weeks/ Holiday Parties
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break/ No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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