Brown Early Childhood Center

Public PK-K

520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130

(575) 356-7075

District: Portales

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,057

Students who attend Brown Early Childhood Center usually attend:

Middle:	Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
	Portales Junior High
High:	Portales High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.5%

White:

28.6%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Student Body

Compare Details Brown Early Childhood Center has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Portales School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.5%), White (28.6%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Portales School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown Early Childhood Center is 11.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Portales School District! (See more...)

Compare Brown Early Childhood Center employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown Early Childhood Center is $12,057, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Portales School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Brown Early Childhood Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portales:

SchoolDigger ranks Portales 47^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Brown Early Childhood Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	252	5	2	203	2	n/a	n/a	464
1991	287	5	0	216	0	n/a	n/a	508
1992	299	8	1	202	6	n/a	n/a	516
1993	260	11	4	189	6	n/a	n/a	470
1994	130	2	2	123	1	n/a	n/a	258
1995	122	5	0	93	3	n/a	n/a	223
1996	122	5	0	93	3	n/a	n/a	223
1997	122	5	1	96	2	n/a	n/a	226
1998	130	3	1	133	1	n/a	n/a	268
1999	138	4	4	106	1	n/a	n/a	253
2000	130	5	2	144	0	n/a	n/a	281
2001	149	8	1	124	1	n/a	n/a	283
2002	143	4	0	150	2	n/a	n/a	299
2003	143	4	0	150	2	n/a	n/a	299
2004	139	9	1	155	1	n/a	n/a	305
2005	142	16	1	192	2	n/a	n/a	353
2006	132	11	1	160	0	n/a	n/a	304
2007	136	8	1	167	0	n/a	n/a	312
2008	121	7	0	161	2	n/a	n/a	291
2009	132	11	2	163	1	n/a	n/a	309
2010	147	3	2	197	1	0	2	352
2011	157	8	4	205	3	0	0	377
2012	129	10	2	186	2	0	8	337
2013	107	4	1	176	2	0	10	300
2014	107	3	0	174	1	0	6	291
2015	122	8	1	206	3	2	13	355
2016	102	9	2	215	3	0	10	341
2017	104	4	2	182	2	0	8	302
2018	123	6	3	202	3	0	3	340
2019	122	7	4	225	2	0	5	365
2020	115	4	3	207	1	0	8	338
2021	88	2	2	186	2	0	9	289
2022	97	4	3	221	3	0	5	333
2023	89	1	2	213	3	0	3	311

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 Brown Early Childhood Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	464	24.2	19.1	n/a
1991	508	25.9	19.6	n/a
1992	516	27.5	18.7	n/a
1993	470	28.7	16.4	n/a
1994	258	11.2	23.0	n/a
1995	223	10.0	22.3	n/a
1996	223	10.0	22.3	n/a
1997	226	10.0	22.6	n/a
1998	268	10.5	25.5	n/a
1999	253	10.5	24.1	40.7
2000	281	14.6	19.2	34.2
2001	283	14.3	19.8	30.4
2002	299	17.3	17.3	76.9
2003	299	17.3	17.3	76.9
2004	305	18.6	16.4	76.1
2005	353	20.4	17.3	80.7
2006	304	23.0	13.2	77.6
2007	312	22.5	13.9	72.4
2008	291	22.0	13.2	64.3
2009	309	25.4	12.2	59.2
2010	352	23.5	14.9	70.2
2011	377	26.0	14.5	73.5
2012	337	26.0	12.9	70.9
2013	300	25.0	12.0	74
2014	291	22.0	13.2	73.2
2015	355	24.0	14.7	61.1
2016	341	26.0	13.1	71.3
2017	302	25.0	12.0	69.5
2018	340	23.0	14.7	67.1
2019	365	25.0	14.6	25.2
2020	338	26.0	13.0	21.6
2021	289	26.0	11.1	50.2
2022	333	26.0	12.8	63.7
2023	311	26.0	11.9	18.3

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 Brown Early Childhood Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	464	24.2	19.1	n/a
1991	508	25.9	19.6	n/a
1992	516	27.5	18.7	n/a
1993	470	28.7	16.4	n/a
1994	258	11.2	23.0	n/a
1995	223	10.0	22.3	n/a
1996	223	10.0	22.3	n/a
1997	226	10.0	22.6	n/a
1998	268	10.5	25.5	n/a
1999	253	10.5	24.1	40.7
2000	281	14.6	19.2	34.2
2001	283	14.3	19.8	30.4
2002	299	17.3	17.3	76.9
2003	299	17.3	17.3	76.9
2004	305	18.6	16.4	76.1
2005	353	20.4	17.3	80.7
2006	304	23.0	13.2	77.6
2007	312	22.5	13.9	72.4
2008	291	22.0	13.2	64.3
2009	309	25.4	12.2	59.2
2010	352	23.5	14.9	70.2
2011	377	26.0	14.5	73.5
2012	337	26.0	12.9	70.9
2013	300	25.0	12.0	74
2014	291	22.0	13.2	73.2
2015	355	24.0	14.7	61.1
2016	341	26.0	13.1	71.3
2017	302	25.0	12.0	69.5
2018	340	23.0	14.7	67.1
2019	365	25.0	14.6	25.2
2020	338	26.0	13.0	21.6
2021	289	26.0	11.1	50.2
2022	333	26.0	12.8	63.7
2023	311	26.0	11.9	18.3

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 Brown Early Childhood Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,057

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown Early Childhood Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	365	311	14.8%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	225	213	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	89	27%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	18.3%	6.9%

Schools Near Brown Early Childhood Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (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	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Brown Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	520 West 5th St	Portales	88130	Roosevelt County	Portales	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 356-7075	311	26	11.9	18.3%	89 (28.6%)	1 (0.3%)	213 (68.5%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$12,057
James Elementary	Public	1-2	701 West 18th St	Portales	88130	Roosevelt County	Portales	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 359-3675	379	31	12.2	62.0%	97 (25.6%)	5 (1.3%)	262 (69.1%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)								(n/a)				$10,366
Valencia Elementary	Public	3-4	1415 South Globe	Portales	88130	Roosevelt County	Portales	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 356-7090	389	30	12.9	62.0%	108 (27.8%)	8 (2.1%)	253 (65.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	57.3	156^th of 433 public elementary schools	64.0%		55.4	179^th of 435 public elementary schools	58.9%	23		41.0	28.0	$9,182
Floyd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1564 Nm 267	Floyd	88118	Roosevelt County	Floyd	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 478-2211	101	8	12.5	85.1%	36 (35.6%)	3 (3.0%)	61 (60.4%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.2	159^th of 433 public elementary schools	63.3%		70.7	122^nd of 435 public elementary schools	72.0%	37		43.0	26.0	$13,661
Lockwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1113 S. Oak St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	338	19	17.7	100.0%	38 (11.2%)	2 (0.6%)	293 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	10.2	415^th of 433 public elementary schools	4.2%		13.8	406^th of 435 public elementary schools	6.7%	9	21.0	15.0	6.0	$8,832
Dora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 School St	Dora	88115	Roosevelt County	Dora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 477-2216	121	9	13.2	56.2%	80 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	82.5	68^th of 433 public elementary schools	84.3%		79.3	83^rd of 435 public elementary schools	80.9%	15	36.0	54.0	44.0	$11,967
La Casita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Davis St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	243	17	14.3	100.0%	5 (2.1%)	4 (1.6%)	234 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.1	260^th of 433 public elementary schools	40.0%		31.5	299^th of 435 public elementary schools	31.3%	39	30.0	31.0	22.0	$10,544
Arts Academy At Bella Vista	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Cesar Chavez Dr	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	353	20	17.3	100.0%	35 (9.9%)	37 (10.5%)	268 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	31.4	292^nd of 433 public elementary schools	32.6%		19.6	375^th of 435 public elementary schools	13.8%	83	20.0	29.0	21.0	$9,881
Cameo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Cameo St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	282	18	16.1	100.0%	38 (13.5%)	14 (5.0%)	221 (78.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	37.4	258^th of 433 public elementary schools	40.4%		31.1	301^st of 435 public elementary schools	30.8%	43	35.0	31.0	21.0	$8,645
James Bickley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 West 14th St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	290	20	14.8	100.0%	37 (12.8%)	13 (4.5%)	223 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.2%)	21.2	352^nd of 433 public elementary schools	18.7%		12.4	413^th of 435 public elementary schools	5.1%	61	16.0	24.0	16.0	$8,391

Frequently Asked Questions about Brown Early Childhood Center

What schools do graduates of Brown Early Childhood Center attend?

Students who attend Brown Early Childhood Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
Middle : Portales Junior High
High : Portales High

What district is Brown Early Childhood Center in?

Portales

What is the racial makeup of Brown Early Childhood Center?

Students at Brown Early Childhood Center are 68% Hispanic, 29% White.

How many students attend Brown Early Childhood Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Brown Early Childhood Center.

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