Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookwood Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookwood Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#428 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 Brookwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brookwood Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brookwood Elementary School often compared to?
Brookwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brookwood Elementary School?
604 students attend Brookwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Brookwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookwood Elementary School?
Brookwood Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookwood Elementary School offer ?
Brookwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brookwood Elementary School part of?
Brookwood Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/17/2011
If you have a special needs child esp a child with Autism please save your time and find a better equipped school that will take the time to understand them instead of putting them in isolation constantly. They write down how many times a child that doesn't speak screams or gets frustrated instead of figuring out why they are upset. The principal doesn't seem to have any kind of heart for this job.
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