Brownville Elementary School

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Brownville Elementary School ranks 163 rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brownville Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brownville, Maine, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41, which is ranked 150 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.62%) compared to nearby schools like Piscataquis Community Elementary and Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School, Brownville Elementary School has consistently outperformed its district and the state in academic performance on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). In the 2022-2023 school year, 57.3% of Brownville students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.21% for the district and 64.63% for the state. In Mathematics, 59.55% of Brownville students were proficient or better, compared to 37.98% for the district and 48.68% for the state.

However, Brownville Elementary School faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 16.8% to 24.6% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the 6.5% rate at Piscataquis Community Elementary. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.78% to 83.13% over the past three school years, compared to 53.93% at Piscataquis Community Elementary. Despite these challenges, Brownville Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 8.4 over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public 3-4

774 Main Road
Brownville, ME 04414

(207) 965-8184

District: Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,832

Students who attend Brownville Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Penquis Valley Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brownville Elementary School ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), African American (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brownville Elementary School is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare Brownville Elementary School employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brownville Elementary School is $25,832.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Brownville Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41 150^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brownville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brownville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2018	20.14	226^th	254	11.0%
2019	28.49	201^st	258	22.1%
2021	35.94	144^th	228	36.8%
2022	45.59	118^th	210	43.8%
2023	51.46	163^rd	290	43.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.49	18^th	64	71.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Brownville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.34	140^th	153	8.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Brownville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.36	97^th	153	36.6%

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Data source: test scores: Maine 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: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brownville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	86	0	1	2	1	2	92
2019	76	1	1	3	0	3	84
2020	71	1	1	1	1	4	79
2021	78	0	1	0	1	3	83
2022	79	1	0	1	0	0	81
2023	82	1	0	0	0	1	84

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 Brownville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	92	9.7	9.4	77.2
2019	84	11.0	7.6	77.4
2020	79	9.7	8.1	78.5
2021	83	10.8	7.6	83.1
2022	81	11.0	7.3	77.8
2023	84	9.9	8.4	81

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 Brownville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	92	9.7	9.4	77.2
2019	84	11.0	7.6	77.4
2020	79	9.7	8.1	78.5
2021	83	10.8	7.6	83.1
2022	81	11.0	7.3	77.8
2023	84	9.9	8.4	81

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 Brownville Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,876
2019	$18,123
2020	$21,141
2021	$23,982
2022	$24,539
2023	$25,832

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brownville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 201^st of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 163^rd of 290 Elementary schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Brownville Elementary School)	42.6	82.9	40.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41)	31.7	72.3	40.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	84
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	82	7.9%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.4%	81%	3.6%

Schools Near Brownville Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Brownville Elementary School	Public	3-4	774 Main Road	Brownville	04414	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 965-8184	84	10	8.4	81.0%	82 (97.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	51.5	163^rd of 290 public elementary schools	43.8%		45.6	118^th of 210 public elementary schools	43.8%	45	57.3	59.6		$25,832
Milo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	18 Belmont Street	Milo	04463	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 943-2122	156	18	8.6	73.1%	152 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)				$23,577
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	63 Harrison Avenue Suite B	Dover Foxcroft	04426	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 564-6535	373	28	13.3	49.9%	346 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	68.5	101^st of 290 public elementary schools	65.2%		70.5	55^th of 210 public elementary schools	73.8%	46	65.4	62.6		$14,642
Piscataquis Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	25 Campus Drive	Guilford	04443	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 876-4301	267	23	11.7	53.9%	260 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.5	195^th of 290 public elementary schools	32.8%		62.7	75^th of 210 public elementary schools	64.3%	120	57.4	51.5	26.3	$15,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Brownville Elementary School

How many students attend Brownville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Brownville Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Brownville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Brownville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Penquis Valley Middle/High School

Is Brownville Elementary School a good school?

Brownville Elementary School ranks 163^rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brownville Elementary School?

Students at Brownville Elementary School are 98% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Brownville Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41

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