Brandon Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
31%
32%
White
67%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brandon Elementary School?
224 students attend Brandon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brandon Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Brandon Elementary School offer ?
Brandon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Brandon Elementary School part of?
Brandon Elementary School is part of Florence City School District.
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