Is Brent Elementary School a good school?

Brent Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Brent Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Brent Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Brent Elementary School?

Students at Brent Elementary School are 54% White, 37% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Brent Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Brent Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Centreville Middle School High : Bibb County High School

Brent Elementary School

Summary:

Brent Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 601 students in grades PK-4 in Brent, Alabama, which is part of the Bibb County School District. While the school serves a predominantly White (54%) and African American (37%) student population, it consistently underperforms compared to the county and state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools.

Brent Elementary's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly lower than the county and state averages across all grade levels. The school has maintained a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Woodstock Elementary and West Blocton Elementary, which significantly outperform Brent Elementary on standardized tests and have higher school rankings.

The challenges faced by Brent Elementary may be influenced by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's low ranking for subgroups like African American and Special Education students suggests that targeted support and resource allocation may be needed to address achievement gaps. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach from the Bibb County School District and the local community to identify and address the root causes of the school's struggles.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

160 4th Street
Brent, AL 35034

(205) 926-4993

District: Bibb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
564^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,018

Students who attend Brent Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Centreville Middle School
High:	Bibb County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

African American:

36.8%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brent Elementary School ranks worse than 82.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Brent Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bibb County School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), African American (36.8%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brent Elementary School is 16.2, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Bibb County School District! (See more...)

Compare Brent Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brent Elementary School is $10,018, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Bibb County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brent Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brent Elementary School 564^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Brent Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Bibb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bibb County 93^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brent Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2009	56.98	322^nd	696	53.7%
2010	44.31	478^th	704	32.1%
2011	34.14	550^th	709	22.4%
2012	27.19	587^th	696	15.7%
2013	29.08	595^th	696	14.5%
2014	40.58	448^th	695	35.5%
2015	26.93	528^th	691	23.6%
2016	17.79	583^rd	691	15.6%
2017	14.34	606^th	688	11.9%
2018	22.55	531^st	680	21.9%
2019	17.70	574^th	681	15.7%
2021	21.30	538^th	692	22.3%
2022	25.89	508^th	687	26.1%
2023	33.19	468^th	680	31.2%
2024	17.93	564^th	684	17.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	10.79	278^th	280	0.7%
2018	18.20	308^th	344	10.5%
2019	11.36	383^rd	392	2.3%
2021	25.32	329^th	398	17.3%
2022	25.91	284^th	345	17.7%
2023	16.99	350^th	373	6.2%
2024	20.53	345^th	395	12.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	12.25	526^th	567	7.2%
2018	24.80	524^th	651	19.5%
2019	18.19	575^th	649	11.4%
2021	15.00	591^st	653	9.5%
2022	15.09	584^th	651	10.3%
2023	25.23	487^th	623	21.8%
2024	15.79	586^th	670	12.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.22	563^rd	639	11.9%
2018	29.73	476^th	640	25.6%
2019	18.32	548^th	646	15.2%
2021	24.73	495^th	656	24.5%
2022	25.13	491^st	656	25.2%
2023	26.86	488^th	645	24.3%
2024	17.70	550^th	650	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	14.13	570^th	639	10.8%
2018	21.13	525^th	650	19.2%
2019	20.85	529^th	650	18.6%
2021	19.02	536^th	669	19.9%
2022	27.31	482^nd	669	28.0%
2023	38.16	412^th	649	36.5%
2024	19.17	532^nd	655	18.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	12.20	327^th	336	2.7%
2018	15.43	400^th	423	5.4%
2019	23.01	371^st	426	12.9%
2021	23.19	354^th	426	16.9%
2022	20.83	379^th	426	11.0%
2023	35.88	273^rd	427	36.1%
2024	13.47	413^th	420	1.7%

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Rank History for White students at Brent Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	6.77	365^th	369	1.1%
2018	17.28	472^nd	508	7.1%
2019	10.20	505^th	529	4.5%
2021	14.53	502^nd	539	6.9%
2022	24.70	449^th	540	16.9%
2023	23.66	438^th	528	17.0%
2024	15.99	489^th	535	8.6%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brent Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	719	719
1989	345	253	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	599
1990	330	236	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1991	341	244	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1992	335	242	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1993	331	252	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1994	311	263	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1995	347	278	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1996	347	278	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1997	348	271	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
1998	330	290	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1999	315	294	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
2000	297	300	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	603
2001	303	294	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	602
2002	299	262	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2003	299	262	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2004	297	246	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2005	286	235	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2006	283	218	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
2007	268	201	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2008	298	209	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
2009	385	230	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	629
2010	387	207	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	1	608
2011	386	193	2	8	1	0	2	0	592
2012	393	207	1	7	1	0	8	0	617
2013	363	219	3	9	0	0	13	0	607
2014	344	242	2	8	0	0	14	0	610
2015	331	222	2	19	1	0	13	0	588
2016	354	251	1	19	1	0	10	0	636
2017	336	244	1	23	1	0	8	0	613
2018	328	234	2	23	1	0	9	0	597
2019	295	214	2	20	1	1	9	0	542
2020	326	239	2	25	1	1	9	0	603
2021	329	236	4	25	2	0	12	0	608
2022	324	225	3	34	0	0	17	0	603
2023	325	221	1	32	0	0	22	0	601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brent Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	719	36.0	19.9	0
1989	599	32.0	18.7	n/a
1990	567	31.0	18.2	0
1991	585	33.0	17.7	n/a
1992	577	35.0	16.4	n/a
1993	583	35.0	16.7	n/a
1994	575	37.9	15.2	n/a
1995	625	40.0	15.6	n/a
1996	625	40.0	15.6	n/a
1997	622	38.7	16.1	57.2
1998	623	38.6	16.1	57.9
1999	613	40.7	15.1	70.8
2000	603	44.8	13.5	61.4
2001	602	44.5	13.5	68.4
2002	563	43.0	13.1	70
2003	563	43.0	13.1	70
2004	547	39.2	14.0	70.2
2005	528	39.0	13.5	71.6
2006	512	37.0	13.8	69.1
2007	477	37.5	12.7	67.9
2008	522	34.9	15.0	69.2
2009	629	40.9	15.2	67.4
2010	608	43.0	14.1	64.1
2011	592	44.0	13.4	66.7
2012	617	42.0	14.6	71
2013	607	48.0	12.6	74
2014	610	43.0	14.1	78.2
2015	588	36.0	16.3	76.2
2016	636	35.0	18.1	72.6
2017	613	40.0	15.3	78
2018	597	38.0	15.7	72.2
2019	542	36.0	15.0	69.9
2020	603	33.0	18.2	66.7
2021	608	35.0	17.3	54.3
2022	603	36.0	16.7	51.7
2023	601	37.0	16.2	70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brent Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	719	36.0	19.9	0
1989	599	32.0	18.7	n/a
1990	567	31.0	18.2	0
1991	585	33.0	17.7	n/a
1992	577	35.0	16.4	n/a
1993	583	35.0	16.7	n/a
1994	575	37.9	15.2	n/a
1995	625	40.0	15.6	n/a
1996	625	40.0	15.6	n/a
1997	622	38.7	16.1	57.2
1998	623	38.6	16.1	57.9
1999	613	40.7	15.1	70.8
2000	603	44.8	13.5	61.4
2001	602	44.5	13.5	68.4
2002	563	43.0	13.1	70
2003	563	43.0	13.1	70
2004	547	39.2	14.0	70.2
2005	528	39.0	13.5	71.6
2006	512	37.0	13.8	69.1
2007	477	37.5	12.7	67.9
2008	522	34.9	15.0	69.2
2009	629	40.9	15.2	67.4
2010	608	43.0	14.1	64.1
2011	592	44.0	13.4	66.7
2012	617	42.0	14.6	71
2013	607	48.0	12.6	74
2014	610	43.0	14.1	78.2
2015	588	36.0	16.3	76.2
2016	636	35.0	18.1	72.6
2017	613	40.0	15.3	78
2018	597	38.0	15.7	72.2
2019	542	36.0	15.0	69.9
2020	603	33.0	18.2	66.7
2021	608	35.0	17.3	54.3
2022	603	36.0	16.7	51.7
2023	601	37.0	16.2	70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brent Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,486 (14.8%)	$8,516 (85.0%)	$10,018

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brent Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 574^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 468^th of 680 Elementary schools	15.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brent Elementary School)	39.4	17.9	21.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	42.5	27.7	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brent Elementary School)	26	24.2	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	34.8	34.7	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	542	601	10.9%
African American	214	221	3.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	20	32	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	295	325	10.2%
Two or More Races	9	22	144.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.9%	70.9%	1%

Schools Near Brent Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brent Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	160 4th Street	Brent	35034	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 926-4993	601	37	16.2	70.9%	325 (54.1%)	221 (36.8%)	32 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	17.9	564^th of 684 public elementary schools	17.5%		33.2	468^th of 680 public elementary schools	31.2%	96	22.3	17.0			23.0	41.1	36.4			$10,018	$1,486	$8,516
West Blocton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	828 Cahaba River Dr	West Blocton	35184	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 938-9005	278	16	17.3	63.3%	235 (84.5%)	16 (5.8%)	17 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	64.6	224^th of 684 public elementary schools	67.3%		55.3	304^th of 680 public elementary schools	55.3%	80	46.5	28.6			47.6	81.4	65.9			$10,853	$1,999	$8,840
Randolph Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7259 Highway 36	Randolph	36792	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 366-2897	235	11	21.3	63.4%	183 (77.9%)	26 (11.1%)	24 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	45.1	392^nd of 684 public elementary schools	42.7%		40.5	415^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.0%	23	40.7	17.9	24.2	39.1	35.7	69.2	50.0	59.4	43.5	$10,616	$1,558	$9,043
Vance Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18202 Hwy 11 N	Vance	35490	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2697	499	27	18.8	69.3%	313 (62.7%)	101 (20.2%)	71 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	23.7	523^rd of 684 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.3	498^th of 680 public elementary schools	26.8%	25	29.0	10.8	9.3		29.7	56.0	36.1	48.0		$8,576	$1,485	$7,067
Woodstock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	19456 Eastern Valley Rd	Woodstock	35188	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 938-2028	300	17	17.6	62.3%	259 (86.3%)	10 (3.3%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	61.8	254^th of 684 public elementary schools	62.9%		62.3	244^th of 680 public elementary schools	64.1%	10	45.3	40.5			54.1	62.3	59.5			$10,696	$1,636	$9,045

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Schools Near Brent Elementary School