Brown Avenue School

Summary:

Brown Avenue School is an elementary school located in Johnston, Rhode Island, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 210 students. The school is part of the Johnston School District, which is ranked 35 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brown Avenue School consistently outperforms the Johnston district average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the RICAS assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 29.8% of all students at Brown Avenue School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 27.7% for the district. In Mathematics, 46.3% of all students at Brown Avenue School were proficient or better, compared to 20.2% for the district. The school's performance in Science, as measured by the NGSA assessment, is also higher than the Johnston district average, with 31.7% of students proficient or better compared to 21.1% for the district. Over the past 10 years, Brown Avenue School has consistently ranked in the top half of Rhode Island elementary schools, with a peak ranking of 13 out of 169 schools in the 2014-2015 school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Johnston district and surrounding areas, Brown Avenue School stands out as a higher-performing school. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Brown Avenue School's ELA proficiency rate of 29.8% was significantly higher than the 20.6% rate at Thornton School and the 20.4% rate at Sarah Dyer Barnes School, both within the Johnston district. In Mathematics, Brown Avenue School's proficiency rate of 46.3% was more than double the rates at Thornton School (22.1%) and Sarah Dyer Barnes School (22.4%).


Detail:

Public 1-5

 14 Brown Avenue
       Johnston, RI  02919


(401) 934-0270

District: Johnston

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,091 Help


Students who attend Brown Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
High:    Johnston Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Asian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Compare Details Brown Avenue School ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Johnston School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), Hispanic (17.1%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Johnston School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown Avenue School is 11.1. 2 elementary schools in the Johnston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown Avenue School is $18,091, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Johnston School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Brown Avenue School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Johnston:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston 35th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brown Avenue School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.45 42nd 169 75.1%
2010 72.83 53rd 169 68.6%
2011 68.63 57th 165 65.5%
2012 71.98 57th 165 65.5%
2013 78.58 37th 165 77.6%
2014 83.35 24th 159 84.9%
2015 90.61 13th 169 92.3%
2016 86.93 18th 170 89.4%
2017 79.73 31st 168 81.5%
2018 85.90 22nd 169 87.0%
2019 77.11 37th 169 78.1%
2021 45.45 77th 166 53.6%
2022 60.43 61st 166 63.3%
2023 53.22 71st 167 57.5%
2024 53.52 67th 166 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Brown Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 252 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1990 241 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 243
1991 260 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1992 290 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 287 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 276 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 268 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 268 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 248 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 265 4 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 270 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 274 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 212 8 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 203 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 203 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 199 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 194 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2006 190 7 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2007 189 10 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 203 5 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 199 6 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 201 5 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 195 1 2 18 0 0 7 0 223
2012 200 3 2 22 0 0 6 0 233
2013 190 7 5 19 0 0 0 0 221
2014 202 7 6 18 0 0 0 0 233
2015 196 12 5 11 0 0 0 0 224
2016 199 8 5 18 0 0 1 0 231
2017 196 6 5 23 0 0 0 0 230
2018 185 6 4 28 1 0 0 0 224
2019 177 9 5 31 0 0 2 0 224
2020 169 8 7 37 0 0 3 0 224
2021 147 12 9 46 0 0 4 0 218
2022 150 10 9 39 1 0 1 0 210
2023 155 7 10 36 0 0 2 0 210

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 Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 n/a n/a 2.4
1989 254 n/a n/a 2.4
1990 243 n/a n/a 2.9
1991 265 16.0 16.5 4.9
1992 293 14.0 20.9 6.1
1993 296 18.0 16.4 6.1
1994 281 17.0 16.5 5.3
1995 277 15.0 18.5 10.8
1996 277 15.0 18.5 10.8
1997 259 15.0 17.3 8.1
1998 280 15.0 18.7 11.4
1999 281 14.0 20.1 13.9
2000 292 15.0 19.5 14
2001 229 14.0 16.4 15.7
2002 214 n/a n/a 16.8
2003 214 n/a n/a 16.8
2004 211 15.0 14.1 15.2
2005 211 15.0 14.1 16.6
2006 207 17.0 12.2 15.5
2007 210 15.0 14.0 14.8
2008 218 20.0 10.9 20.2
2009 217 18.0 8.7 23
2010 223 18.0 12.3 21.1
2011 223 17.0 13.1 18.4
2012 233 19.0 12.2 24.9
2013 221 15.0 14.7 24.9
2014 233 14.6 15.9 28.3
2015 224 12.0 18.6 27.2
2016 231 16.0 14.4 27.7
2017 230 14.5 15.8 28.3
2018 224 15.7 14.2 32.6
2019 224 15.7 14.2 30.4
2020 224 18.2 12.2 31.3
2021 218 16.7 12.9 29.8
2022 210 18.9 11.0 23.8
2023 210 18.8 11.1 29.5

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 Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 n/a n/a 2.4
1989 254 n/a n/a 2.4
1990 243 n/a n/a 2.9
1991 265 16.0 16.5 4.9
1992 293 14.0 20.9 6.1
1993 296 18.0 16.4 6.1
1994 281 17.0 16.5 5.3
1995 277 15.0 18.5 10.8
1996 277 15.0 18.5 10.8
1997 259 15.0 17.3 8.1
1998 280 15.0 18.7 11.4
1999 281 14.0 20.1 13.9
2000 292 15.0 19.5 14
2001 229 14.0 16.4 15.7
2002 214 n/a n/a 16.8
2003 214 n/a n/a 16.8
2004 211 15.0 14.1 15.2
2005 211 15.0 14.1 16.6
2006 207 17.0 12.2 15.5
2007 210 15.0 14.0 14.8
2008 218 20.0 10.9 20.2
2009 217 18.0 8.7 23
2010 223 18.0 12.3 21.1
2011 223 17.0 13.1 18.4
2012 233 19.0 12.2 24.9
2013 221 15.0 14.7 24.9
2014 233 14.6 15.9 28.3
2015 224 12.0 18.6 27.2
2016 231 16.0 14.4 27.7
2017 230 14.5 15.8 28.3
2018 224 15.7 14.2 32.6
2019 224 15.7 14.2 30.4
2020 224 18.2 12.2 31.3
2021 218 16.7 12.9 29.8
2022 210 18.9 11.0 23.8
2023 210 18.8 11.1 29.5

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 Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $197 (1.3%) $14,527 (98.7%) $14,724
2019 $239 (1.5%) $15,768 (98.5%) $16,007
2020 $300 (2.0%) $14,769 (98.0%) $15,069
2021 $1,106 (6.1%) $16,985 (93.9%) $18,091

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 167 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brown Avenue School)57.122.4
 34.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnston)44.331.5
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brown Avenue School)51.442.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnston)33.628.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brown Avenue School)47.132.5
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston)36.433.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brown Avenue School)45.145
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Johnston)30.827
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brown Avenue School)67.548.5
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnston)37.133.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brown Avenue School)7029.4
 40.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Johnston)36.113.8
 22.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brown Avenue School)56.332.8
 23.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Johnston)36.132.6
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Brown Avenue School)54.839.8
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (Johnston)25.220.9
 4.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224210
 6.3%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic3136
 16.1%
Pacific Islander00
White177155
 12.4%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%29.5%
 0.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Brown Avenue School.

Students who attend Brown Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
High : Johnston Senior High

Students at Brown Avenue School are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

Brown Avenue School ranks 67th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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 Rhode Island Department of Education.

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