Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Brown Elementary School's student population of 676 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
24%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
62%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Brown Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Gorder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
676 students attend Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brown Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Brown Elementary School offer ?
Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brown Elementary School part of?
Brown Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Elementary School located?
Brown Elementary School is located in the Virginia Foothills neighborhood of Reno, NV.
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