Brent Elementary School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Brent Elementary School
Brent Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a part of the Brent School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through fifth grade. The school strives to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students.
At Brent Elementary School, the staff and faculty are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that focuses on the social, emotional, and academic growth of each student. The school offers a wide variety of programs and activities, including physical education, art, music, and technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop skills.
Brent Elementary School is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. The school works closely with parents and guardians to ensure that each student is receiving the best possible education. The school also works hard to provide a safe and supportive environment for its students.
Brent Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a quality education and a safe and supportive environment for its students.
Address:
160 4th Street
Brent, AL 35034Phone:
(205) 926-4993
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 4
Enrollment:
608 students
Overview Brent Elementary School
Brent Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Brent Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Brent Elementary School
Brent Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Brent Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.