Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brent Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Brent Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brent Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brent Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#759 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
37%
32%
White
54%
52%
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
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brent Elementary School's ranking?
Brent Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brent Elementary School often compared to?
Brent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock Elementary School, West Blocton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brent Elementary School?
601 students attend Brent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brent Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brent Elementary School?
Brent Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brent Elementary School offer ?
Brent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Brent Elementary School part of?
Brent Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.
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