Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School's student population of 647 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
16%
19%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is ranked #807 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Star City Middle School, Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
647 students attend Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School offer ?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School part of?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is part of Star City School District.
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