Brownsville Elementary

Summary:

Brownsville Elementary is a public elementary school located in Crozet, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 591. The school is part of the Albemarle County Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brownsville Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the Albemarle County and Virginia state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Brownsville Elementary's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 86.59%, compared to 69.39% for Albemarle County and 70.11% for the state. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 80.2% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is less diverse compared to nearby schools like Mary Carr Greer Elementary and Wenonah Elementary.

Brownsville Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 16.75% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby schools like Mary Carr Greer Elementary (74.55%) and Wenonah Elementary (88.79%), which have much higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.9 in the 2022-2023 school year is also higher than the nearby schools like Ivy Elementary (15.0) and Mary Carr Greer Elementary (11.0).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
       Crozet, VA  22932-3401


(434) 823-4658

District: Albemarle County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,254 Help


Students who attend Brownsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joseph T. Henley Middle
High:    Western Albemarle High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Asian:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brownsville Elementary ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Brownsville Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Albemarle County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brownsville Elementary is $9,254, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brownsville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Elementary 234th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Brownsville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Albemarle County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Albemarle County Public Schools 44th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brownsville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brownsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.43 544th 1062 48.8%
2006 54.24 532nd 1071 50.3%
2007 41.64 731st 1083 32.5%
2008 65.40 352nd 1081 67.4%
2009 60.38 424th 1082 60.8%
2010 69.79 276th 1113 75.2%
2011 57.82 491st 1117 56.0%
2012 60.21 441st 1117 60.5%
2013 74.30 240th 1120 78.6%
2014 80.09 144th 1110 87.0%
2015 73.40 247th 1100 77.5%
2016 77.41 189th 1096 82.8%
2017 71.72 277th 1099 74.8%
2018 72.15 275th 1097 74.9%
2019 73.53 264th 1105 76.1%
2021 86.39 128th 1103 88.4%
2022 78.46 223rd 1109 79.9%
2023 74.95 268th 1114 75.9%
2024 78.60 234th 1114 79.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brownsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.24 830th 1036 19.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brownsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.00 362nd 1100 67.1%
2024 79.09 196th 1098 82.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brownsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.94 52nd 324 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brownsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.84 188th 1093 82.8%
2024 74.53 271st 1101 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Brownsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.06 370th 984 62.4%
2024 66.48 321st 979 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Great school. Dedicated and highly qualified staff. Amazing sense of community for a 'larger' school (not large by large city standards, but BES is one of the largest schools in our county). It's a 'big' school that feels small in so many ways. The administration is top notch and yet friendly. (Our principal and vice principal have impressive backgrounds and experience.) The teachers are very creative and a great team. Our PTO is very active and a positive support to the teaching staff. Great kids! And a mountain view from the playground to boot! There are so many great schools in Albemarle County - this is surely one of them. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Open Quote This is a WONDERFUL school! Strong leadership, excellent staff, amazing PTO, very welcoming, active parent/community involvement, unique extracurricular activities offered after school, gym class every day, recent additions with latest technology, etc. Our two children attend here and we are very happy with their and our experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brownsville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 299 299
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 323 323
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 330 330
1993 217 36 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 221 27 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 229 23 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 229 23 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 237 19 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1998 254 16 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 242 15 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 251 14 0 9 1 n/a n/a -4 271
2001 271 24 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2002 273 28 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 273 28 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 292 30 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 295 35 2 16 1 n/a n/a 1 350
2006 327 44 5 20 0 n/a n/a 1 397
2007 341 37 6 16 0 n/a n/a 3 403
2008 356 36 7 18 0 n/a n/a 4 421
2009 350 45 4 19 0 n/a n/a 4 422
2010 460 48 12 24 0 n/a n/a 8 552
2011 498 31 12 31 2 0 28 0 602
2012 559 23 13 37 1 0 23 0 656
2013 610 26 13 26 0 0 20 0 695
2014 586 21 15 35 1 0 22 0 680
2015 621 18 15 39 0 0 35 0 728
2016 623 17 23 39 0 0 31 0 733
2017 638 16 29 38 0 0 31 0 752
2018 635 18 37 38 0 0 39 0 767
2019 676 19 33 43 0 0 46 0 817
2020 712 23 38 36 0 2 50 0 861
2021 600 19 34 36 1 0 39 0 729
2022 616 18 40 33 1 1 47 0 756
2023 474 18 31 29 0 1 38 0 591

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 Brownsville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 301 22.3 13.4 n/a
1990 299 22.0 13.5 n/a
1991 323 23.8 13.5 n/a
1992 330 24.2 13.6 n/a
1993 270 20.4 13.2 n/a
1994 261 16.5 n/a n/a
1995 263 n/a 0.0 24.7
1996 263 n/a 0.0 24.7
1997 262 n/a 0.0 26.3
1998 277 n/a 0.0 23.1
1999 264 26.0 10.2 25
2000 271 n/a 0.0 28.4
2001 308 25.0 12.3 24.7
2002 320 27.9 11.5 21.9
2003 320 27.9 11.5 21.9
2004 345 28.6 12.1 20.3
2005 350 27.0 13.0 23.8
2006 397 25.0 15.9 22.5
2007 403 35.4 11.4 19.8
2008 421 28.0 15.0 17.3
2009 422 25.3 16.7 20.3
2010 552 29.7 18.5 17.3
2011 602 33.1 18.1 16.4
2012 656 39.2 16.7 16.2
2013 695 44.7 15.5 15.3
2014 680 42.0 16.1 15.3
2015 728 44.0 16.5 15.2
2016 733 44.0 16.6 13.4
2017 752 42.6 17.6 10.9
2018 767 45.0 17.0 12.6
2019 817 47.2 17.2 10.3
2020 861 47.4 18.1 11
2021 729 45.2 16.1 n/a
2022 756 47.0 16.0 12.6
2023 591 39.5 14.9 16.8

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 Brownsville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 301 22.3 13.4 n/a
1990 299 22.0 13.5 n/a
1991 323 23.8 13.5 n/a
1992 330 24.2 13.6 n/a
1993 270 20.4 13.2 n/a
1994 261 16.5 n/a n/a
1995 263 n/a 0.0 24.7
1996 263 n/a 0.0 24.7
1997 262 n/a 0.0 26.3
1998 277 n/a 0.0 23.1
1999 264 26.0 10.2 25
2000 271 n/a 0.0 28.4
2001 308 25.0 12.3 24.7
2002 320 27.9 11.5 21.9
2003 320 27.9 11.5 21.9
2004 345 28.6 12.1 20.3
2005 350 27.0 13.0 23.8
2006 397 25.0 15.9 22.5
2007 403 35.4 11.4 19.8
2008 421 28.0 15.0 17.3
2009 422 25.3 16.7 20.3
2010 552 29.7 18.5 17.3
2011 602 33.1 18.1 16.4
2012 656 39.2 16.7 16.2
2013 695 44.7 15.5 15.3
2014 680 42.0 16.1 15.3
2015 728 44.0 16.5 15.2
2016 733 44.0 16.6 13.4
2017 752 42.6 17.6 10.9
2018 767 45.0 17.0 12.6
2019 817 47.2 17.2 10.3
2020 861 47.4 18.1 11
2021 729 45.2 16.1 n/a
2022 756 47.0 16.0 12.6
2023 591 39.5 14.9 16.8

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 Brownsville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $243 (3.2%) $7,272 (96.8%) $7,515
2020 $276 (3.6%) $7,446 (96.4%) $7,722
2021 $526 (5.7%) $8,728 (94.3%) $9,254

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brownsville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 264th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 268th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Elementary)8677.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)7964.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Brownsville Elementary)7974.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7064.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Elementary)8669.6
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)8269.1
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Brownsville Elementary)8676.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7572.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Elementary)8986.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)8268.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Brownsville Elementary)9083.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Albemarle County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Brownsville Elementary)9190.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7871.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students817591
 27.7%
African American1918
 5.3%
American Indian00
Asian3331
 6.1%
Hispanic4329
 32.6%
Pacific Islander01
White676474
 29.9%
Two or More Races4638
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%16.8%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brownsville Elementary

Students at Brownsville Elementary are 80% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Brownsville Elementary.

Brownsville Elementary ranks 234th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Brownsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph T. Henley Middle
High : Western Albemarle High


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

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