Brown Primary serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brown Primary's student population of 196 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brown Primary is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
56%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brown Primary?
196 students attend Brown Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brown Primary students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Primary?
Brown Primary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brown Primary offer ?
Brown Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Brown Primary part of?
Brown Primary is part of Smithville Independent School District.
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