Brooks Elementary School

Summary:

Brooks Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Duncan, Mississippi, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 201. The school is part of the North Bolivar Consolidated School District, which is ranked 106 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brooks Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (98.51%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like I.T. Montgomery Elementary and Pearman Elementary. The school has consistently low academic performance across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly below the state and district averages. Brooks Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Brooks Elementary School to other nearby schools, the academic performance gap is significant. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Brooks Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were much lower than those of I.T. Montgomery Elementary and Pearman Elementary. This consistent low performance suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed. However, by closely examining the school's strengths and weaknesses and implementing targeted interventions, there may be opportunities for improvement to enhance the academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for the students at Brooks Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 615 School Street
       Duncan, MS  38740


(662) 337-6523

District: North Bolivar Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,764 Help


Students who attend Brooks Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.5%
Hispanic:
1.0%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brooks Elementary School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.5%), Hispanic (1%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Brooks Elementary School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooks Elementary School is $7,764.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Bolivar Cons School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bolivar Cons School District 106th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brooks Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.70 355th 406 12.6%
2018 21.31 330th 404 18.3%
2019 8.86 384th 397 3.3%
2021 12.10 348th 381 8.7%
2022 19.07 317th 382 17.0%
2023 38.89 236th 377 37.4%
2024 51.14 200th 390 48.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brooks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 5 257 1 6 1 0 2 0 272
2016 2 218 0 6 1 0 3 0 230
2017 3 251 0 4 0 0 3 0 261
2018 2 255 0 4 0 0 3 0 264
2019 2 322 0 4 0 0 3 0 331
2020 3 300 0 4 0 0 3 0 310
2021 1 263 0 2 0 0 1 0 267
2022 1 244 0 2 0 0 5 0 252
2023 0 198 0 2 0 0 1 0 201

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 Brooks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 272 18.0 15.1 100
2016 230 16.0 14.3 100
2017 261 15.7 16.5 100
2018 264 15.8 16.6 100
2019 331 15.9 20.7 100
2020 310 15.9 19.4 100
2021 267 17.5 15.2 100
2022 252 17.4 14.4 100
2023 201 16.3 12.3 100

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 Brooks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 272 18.0 15.1 100
2016 230 16.0 14.3 100
2017 261 15.7 16.5 100
2018 264 15.8 16.6 100
2019 331 15.9 20.7 100
2020 310 15.9 19.4 100
2021 267 17.5 15.2 100
2022 252 17.4 14.4 100
2023 201 16.3 12.3 100

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 Brooks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,652 (21.3%) $6,112 (78.7%) $7,764

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooks 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 384th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 236th of 377 Elementary schools
 34.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brooks Elementary School)17.646.6
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Bolivar Cons School District)20.744.1
 23.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brooks Elementary School)13.770
 56.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Bolivar Cons School District)18.545.7
 27.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brooks Elementary School)2361.9
 38.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bolivar Cons School District)25.352.8
 27.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brooks Elementary School)28.266.7
 38.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Bolivar Cons School District)26.758.5
 31.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brooks Elementary School)13.132.3
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Bolivar Cons School District)20.430.4
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brooks Elementary School)10.925.8
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Bolivar Cons School District)22.427.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Brooks Elementary School)28.358.1
 29.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Bolivar Cons School District)38.755
 16.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brooks Elementary School)2.814.3
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Bolivar Cons School District)10.514.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brooks Elementary School)8.317.1
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Bolivar Cons School District)23.916
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331201
 39.3%
African American322198
 38.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brooks Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Brooks Elementary School.

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

High : Northside High School

Students at Brooks Elementary School are 99% African American.

Brooks Elementary School ranks 200th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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