Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks 339 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 647 students in grades K-5 in Star City, Arkansas, which is part of the Star City School District.

The school consistently underperforms compared to the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 29.1% in English Language Arts (ELA) versus the state average of 33.8%, 31.4% in Reading versus 34.1%, 27% in Mathematics versus 36.4%, and 27% in Science versus 35.6%. The school's statewide ranking has been in the bottom quartile of Arkansas elementary schools for the past several years, ranging from 339 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 422 out of 488 schools in 2018-2019. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.78% to 70.71% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff, Southwood Elementary School, Reed Elementary School, Thirty-Fourth Street Elementary School, and Woodlawn Elementary School, generally perform better than Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School on academic measures. For example, Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Reading, Mathematics, and Science compared to Star City Jimmy Brown. Additionally, Woodlawn Elementary School, located about 12 miles from Star City Jimmy Brown, stands out as a high-performing school, ranked 143 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and with proficiency rates well above the state average in all subjects.

Detail:

Public K-5

210 Ashley St
Star City, AR 71667

(870) 628-5111

District: Star City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
339^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,048

Students who attend Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Star City Middle School
High:	Star City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 620

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

African American:

17.3%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), African American (17.3%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School employs 42.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is $9,048.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Star City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Star City School District 188^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	32.71	315^th	411	23.4%
2006	33.86	301^st	402	25.1%
2007	27.87	356^th	440	19.1%
2008	33.13	338^th	439	23.0%
2009	45.22	286^th	445	35.7%
2010	45.24	302^nd	457	33.9%
2011	51.13	275^th	471	41.6%
2012	35.34	366^th	468	21.8%
2013	24.37	409^th	476	14.1%
2014	24.38	403^rd	471	14.4%
2015	23.41	384^th	466	17.6%
2016	17.75	435^th	494	11.9%
2017	15.57	438^th	485	9.7%
2018	16.68	416^th	480	13.3%
2019	17.24	422^nd	488	13.5%
2021	24.71	385^th	496	22.4%
2022	23.23	392^nd	487	19.5%
2023	26.31	385^th	492	21.7%
2024	36.45	339^th	497	31.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	481	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	614
1989	459	141	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	600
1990	475	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	605
1991	451	138	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	589
1992	452	120	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	575
1993	417	123	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	543
1994	388	142	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	531
1995	400	133	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	534
1996	400	133	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	534
1997	447	116	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	566
1998	458	127	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	591
1999	602	143	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	754
2000	615	127	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	750
2001	605	143	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	759
2002	566	122	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	704
2003	566	122	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	704
2004	572	126	0	29	1	n/a	n/a	728
2005	585	127	1	28	2	n/a	n/a	743
2006	590	209	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	840
2007	591	209	3	48	0	n/a	n/a	851
2008	611	203	2	46	0	n/a	n/a	862
2009	590	212	3	45	2	n/a	n/a	852
2010	592	189	2	55	6	0	15	859
2011	586	181	2	55	2	0	14	840
2012	581	186	2	60	2	0	19	850
2013	536	177	1	60	5	0	15	794
2014	534	176	2	61	2	0	12	787
2015	526	165	1	67	2	0	12	773
2016	527	149	1	76	0	0	18	771
2017	516	136	0	71	0	0	23	746
2018	538	130	0	67	1	0	30	766
2019	514	113	2	68	1	0	30	728
2020	482	112	2	73	0	0	32	701
2021	438	115	1	70	0	0	28	652
2022	427	115	0	73	0	0	29	644
2023	442	104	7	66	0	0	28	647
2024	414	107	9	58	0	0	32	620

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 Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	614	31.5	19.4	n/a
1989	600	36.0	16.6	n/a
1990	605	36.0	16.8	n/a
1991	589	34.6	17.0	39
1992	575	34.0	16.9	44
1993	543	32.6	16.7	44
1994	531	33.3	15.9	43.9
1995	534	32.1	16.6	45.3
1996	534	32.1	16.6	45.3
1997	566	33.0	17.2	47.2
1998	591	33.0	17.9	44.2
1999	754	37.0	20.4	49.5
2000	750	45.0	16.7	48.3
2001	759	45.0	16.9	48.1
2002	704	44.0	16.0	48.7
2003	704	44.0	16.0	48.7
2004	728	44.0	16.5	51.5
2005	743	42.0	17.7	49.7
2006	840	45.0	18.7	54.3
2007	851	51.0	16.7	64.3
2008	862	50.0	17.2	61.1
2009	852	50.0	17.0	62.3
2010	859	51.3	16.5	63.2
2011	840	51.0	16.4	64.6
2012	850	54.0	15.7	64.7
2013	794	50.6	15.6	67.9
2014	787	50.5	15.5	67.9
2015	773	50.0	15.4	64.3
2016	771	51.0	15.1	69.3
2017	746	51.5	14.4	31.5
2018	766	50.5	15.1	32.8
2019	728	41.5	17.5	70.7
2020	701	48.1	14.5	70
2021	652	44.8	14.5	70.7
2022	644	40.2	16.0	70.3
2023	647	41.1	15.7	68.8
2024	620	42.2	14.6	86.6

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 Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	614	31.5	19.4	n/a
1989	600	36.0	16.6	n/a
1990	605	36.0	16.8	n/a
1991	589	34.6	17.0	39
1992	575	34.0	16.9	44
1993	543	32.6	16.7	44
1994	531	33.3	15.9	43.9
1995	534	32.1	16.6	45.3
1996	534	32.1	16.6	45.3
1997	566	33.0	17.2	47.2
1998	591	33.0	17.9	44.2
1999	754	37.0	20.4	49.5
2000	750	45.0	16.7	48.3
2001	759	45.0	16.9	48.1
2002	704	44.0	16.0	48.7
2003	704	44.0	16.0	48.7
2004	728	44.0	16.5	51.5
2005	743	42.0	17.7	49.7
2006	840	45.0	18.7	54.3
2007	851	51.0	16.7	64.3
2008	862	50.0	17.2	61.1
2009	852	50.0	17.0	62.3
2010	859	51.3	16.5	63.2
2011	840	51.0	16.4	64.6
2012	850	54.0	15.7	64.7
2013	794	50.6	15.6	67.9
2014	787	50.5	15.5	67.9
2015	773	50.0	15.4	64.3
2016	771	51.0	15.1	69.3
2017	746	51.5	14.4	31.5
2018	766	50.5	15.1	32.8
2019	728	41.5	17.5	70.7
2020	701	48.1	14.5	70
2021	652	44.8	14.5	70.7
2022	644	40.2	16.0	70.3
2023	647	41.1	15.7	68.8
2024	620	42.2	14.6	86.6

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 Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,865 (20.6%)	$7,183 (79.4%)	$9,048

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 422^nd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 385^th of 492 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	60.9	57.2	3.7%
3rd Grade English (Star City School District)	60.9	57.2	3.7%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	45.4	40.4	5%
3rd Grade Math (Star City School District)	45.4	40.4	5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	24.2	27.3	3.1%
3rd Grade Science (Star City School District)	24.2	27.3	3.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	28.9	22.4	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Star City School District)	28.9	22.4	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	48.6	46.6	2%
4th Grade English (Star City School District)	48.6	46.6	2%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	26.4	25.2	1.2%
4th Grade Math (Star City School District)	26.4	25.2	1.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	25.5	24.3	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Star City School District)	25.5	24.3	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	26.6	24.3	2.3%
4th Grade Reading (Star City School District)	26.6	24.3	2.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	59.6	68.3	8.7%
5th Grade English (Star City School District)	59.6	68.3	8.7%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	25.2	16.9	8.3%
5th Grade Math (Star City School District)	25.2	16.9	8.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	21.8	22.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Star City School District)	21.8	22.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School)	31.1	28.7	2.4%
5th Grade Reading (Star City School District)	31.1	28.7	2.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	728	647	11.1%
African American	113	104	8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	68	66	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	514	442	14%
Two or More Races	30	28	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.7%	68.8%	2%

Schools Near Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (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	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 Ashley St	Star City	71667	Lincoln County	Star City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 628-5111	620	42	14.6	86.6%	414 (66.8%)	107 (17.3%)	58 (9.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.2%)	36.4	339^th of 497 public elementary schools	31.8%		26.3	385^th of 492 public elementary schools	21.7%	46	30.9	27.5	29.2		29.1	30.6	30.4	33.4		31.4	34.7	19.6	27.1		27.0	30.5	27.4	22.9		27.0	$9,048	$1,865	$7,183
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	K-6	6760 Hwy 63	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Woodlawn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 357-2211	313	22	14.4	47.3%	280 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.2%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	69.7	143^rd of 497 public elementary schools	71.2%		59.6	208^th of 492 public elementary schools	57.7%	65	44.5	39.5	47.4	38.3	42.4	42.6	47.4	52.6	40.5	45.2	50.0	55.3	23.7	38.3	42.3	48.2	31.6	42.1	38.3	40.6	$7,956	$1,079	$6,877
Thirty-Fourth Street Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 E 34th Ave	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4392	403	24	16.6	100.0%	6 (1.5%)	377 (93.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	9.2	474^th of 497 public elementary schools	4.6%		10	456^th of 492 public elementary schools	7.3%	18	8.2	14.1	24.6	10.2	14.1	6.8	15.8	26.2	8.2	14.1	5.4	15.8	9.8	6.1	9.1	5.5	7.1	14.8	6.1	8.3	$11,211	$2,829	$8,381
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	K-5	3911 S Hazel St	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(833) 277-4731	458	27	16.7	78.6%	8 (1.7%)	442 (96.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59.6	209^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.9%		52.4	254^th of 492 public elementary schools	48.4%	45	50.0	32.6	24.3		37.4	50.9	35.8	25.7		39.1	68.8	45.2	47.3		55.2	36.9	24.7	24.4		29.5	$13,410	$1,210	$12,200
Southwood Elementary School	Public	K-6	4200 Fir Street	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4390	390	24	16.2	99.7%	15 (3.8%)	356 (91.3%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	10.7	469^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.6%		8.4	462^nd of 492 public elementary schools	6.1%	7	6.5	18.7	14.1	15.0	13.2	6.5	23.3	17.2	18.4	15.8	8.2	7.0	6.3	18.4	10.1	9.9	30.2	9.4	8.3	13.2
Reed Elementary School	Public	3-5	709 S Cherry St	Dumas	71639	Desha County	Dumas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 382-5363	206	23	8.9	100.0%	36 (17.5%)	151 (73.3%)	18 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.3	462^nd of 497 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.5	457^th of 492 public elementary schools	7.1%	5	15.7	20.8	9.8		15.2	20.0	18.6	17.7		18.7	11.4	11.2	4.8		9.1	11.4	20.4	11.3		13.9	$9,723	$2,271	$7,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

Is Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School a good school?

Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks 339^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 620 students attended Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Star City Middle School
High : Star City High School

What district is Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School in?

Star City School District

What is the racial makeup of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?

Students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School are 67% White, 17% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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