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Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Summary:

Brookwood Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mountain Brook, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 578. The school is part of the highly-ranked Mountain Brook City School District, which is ranked 1 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookwood Forest Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in Alabama, with a ranking of 6 out of 684 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in both mathematics and English language arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 91.21% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English, compared to the state average of 62.8%. Brookwood Forest Elementary's performance on the Summative Assessment is consistently well above the Mountain Brook City and state averages, indicating that the school is providing a high-quality education. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 93.25% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with only 2.42% of students receiving this benefit.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Irondale Community School, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, and Avondale Elementary School, Brookwood Forest Elementary consistently outperforms them on measures of academic achievement. This may be due to the school's high per-student spending of $13,183 and low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2 students per teacher, which suggests that Brookwood Forest Elementary has access to significant resources and is able to provide a high-quality educational experience for its students, in contrast to some of the nearby schools in less affluent districts, such as Birmingham City and Jefferson County.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3701 S Brookwood Rd
       Mountain Brook, AL  35223

(205) 414-3700

District: Mountain Brook City

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,183 Help


Students who attend Brookwood Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain Brook Junior High School
High:    Mountain Brook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mountain Brook City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookwood Forest Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Mountain Brook City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookwood Forest Elementary School is $13,183, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mountain Brook City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookwood Forest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookwood Forest Elementary School 6th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Brookwood Forest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mountain Brook City:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Brook City 1st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookwood Forest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.86 5th 623 99.2%
2005 95.93 7th 688 99.0%
2006 95.99 4th 689 99.4%
2007 92.68 9th 698 98.7%
2008 93.24 9th 698 98.7%
2009 93.22 8th 696 98.9%
2010 91.35 11th 704 98.4%
2011 88.35 14th 709 98.0%
2012 85.87 20th 696 97.1%
2013 85.47 7th 696 99.0%
2014 96.91 8th 695 98.8%
2015 98.15 14th 691 98.0%
2016 96.25 22nd 691 96.8%
2017 95.54 28th 688 95.9%
2018 95.44 25th 680 96.3%
2019 96.88 11th 681 98.4%
2021 98.10 8th 692 98.8%
2022 98.02 6th 687 99.1%
2023 98.25 5th 680 99.3%
2024 97.61 6th 684 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.16 11th 280 96.1%
2018 95.09 7th 344 98.0%
2019 99.21 1st 392 99.7%
2021 89.21 22nd 398 94.5%
2022 91.11 14th 345 95.9%
2023 98.35 6th 373 98.4%
2024 99.53 1st 395 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.62 31st 639 95.1%
2018 89.64 46th 640 92.8%
2019 93.37 25th 646 96.1%
2021 96.94 13th 656 98.0%
2022 96.35 10th 656 98.5%
2023 97.17 5th 645 99.2%
2024 97.19 5th 650 99.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.78 15th 639 97.7%
2018 94.62 24th 650 96.3%
2019 97.64 7th 650 98.9%
2021 97.85 10th 669 98.5%
2022 97.50 8th 669 98.8%
2023 97.83 10th 649 98.5%
2024 96.30 13th 655 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.74 43rd 508 91.5%
2019 93.70 16th 529 97.0%
2021 95.35 21st 539 96.1%
2022 94.98 17th 540 96.9%
2023 96.02 11th 528 97.9%
2024 95.51 10th 535 98.1%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brookwood Forest 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 381 381
1989 401 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1990 412 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 425 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 453 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 441 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 473 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 486 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 486 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 480 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 487 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 482 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 482 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 481 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 486 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 486 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 485 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2005 485 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 482 0 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 483 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 496 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 480 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 476 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 505 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 510
2012 495 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 500
2013 492 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 498
2014 494 0 3 4 0 0 4 0 505
2015 501 0 4 12 0 0 7 0 524
2016 475 0 2 7 0 0 9 0 493
2017 473 0 2 6 0 0 13 0 494
2018 517 0 2 7 0 0 20 0 546
2019 507 0 4 5 0 0 22 0 538
2020 492 2 5 5 0 0 21 0 525
2021 509 3 6 8 0 0 27 0 553
2022 488 5 5 10 0 0 23 0 531
2023 539 6 4 12 0 1 16 0 578

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookwood Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 27.0 14.1 0
1989 402 28.0 14.3 n/a
1990 414 28.0 14.7 0
1991 426 28.5 14.9 n/a
1992 455 33.5 13.5 n/a
1993 443 31.5 14.1 n/a
1994 474 34.5 13.7 n/a
1995 491 38.0 12.9 n/a
1996 491 38.0 12.9 n/a
1997 485 37.5 12.9 0
1998 494 39.5 12.5 0
1999 490 39.0 12.6 n/a
2000 489 38.0 12.9 n/a
2001 487 37.0 13.2 0
2002 491 39.0 12.6 0
2003 491 39.0 12.6 0
2004 490 40.0 12.3 0
2005 490 39.6 12.4 n/a
2006 491 40.0 12.3 0
2007 491 40.0 12.3 0
2008 505 41.3 12.2 0
2009 486 39.9 12.1 0.2
2010 482 36.0 13.3 0
2011 510 38.0 13.4 0
2012 500 38.0 13.1 0
2013 498 36.0 13.8 0
2014 505 38.0 13.2 0
2015 524 32.0 16.3 0
2016 493 33.0 14.9 0
2017 494 32.0 15.4 0.6
2018 546 35.0 15.6 0.5
2019 538 36.0 14.9 0.6
2020 525 39.0 13.4 0.6
2021 553 45.2 12.2 0.5
2022 531 37.0 14.3 0.6
2023 578 47.0 12.2 2.4

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 Brookwood Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 27.0 14.1 0
1989 402 28.0 14.3 n/a
1990 414 28.0 14.7 0
1991 426 28.5 14.9 n/a
1992 455 33.5 13.5 n/a
1993 443 31.5 14.1 n/a
1994 474 34.5 13.7 n/a
1995 491 38.0 12.9 n/a
1996 491 38.0 12.9 n/a
1997 485 37.5 12.9 0
1998 494 39.5 12.5 0
1999 490 39.0 12.6 n/a
2000 489 38.0 12.9 n/a
2001 487 37.0 13.2 0
2002 491 39.0 12.6 0
2003 491 39.0 12.6 0
2004 490 40.0 12.3 0
2005 490 39.6 12.4 n/a
2006 491 40.0 12.3 0
2007 491 40.0 12.3 0
2008 505 41.3 12.2 0
2009 486 39.9 12.1 0.2
2010 482 36.0 13.3 0
2011 510 38.0 13.4 0
2012 500 38.0 13.1 0
2013 498 36.0 13.8 0
2014 505 38.0 13.2 0
2015 524 32.0 16.3 0
2016 493 33.0 14.9 0
2017 494 32.0 15.4 0.6
2018 546 35.0 15.6 0.5
2019 538 36.0 14.9 0.6
2020 525 39.0 13.4 0.6
2021 553 45.2 12.2 0.5
2022 531 37.0 14.3 0.6
2023 578 47.0 12.2 2.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookwood Forest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $647 (4.9%) $12,536 (95.1%) $13,183

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookwood Forest 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 11th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 680 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brookwood Forest Elementary School)78.589.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)87.989.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brookwood Forest Elementary School)84.577
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)8882.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brookwood Forest Elementary School)80.680.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)8679.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brookwood Forest Elementary School)86.278.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)86.778
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students538578
 7.4%
African American06
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander01
White507539
 6.3%
Two or More Races2216
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.6%2.4%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Students who attend Brookwood Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Brook Junior High School
High : Mountain Brook High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Brookwood Forest Elementary School.

Students at Brookwood Forest Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Yes! Brookwood Forest Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 684 Alabama elementary schools.


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