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Brookstown Elementary School (Closed 2012)

4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brookstown Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
50-54%
66%
(10-11)
45-49%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Brookstown Elementary School?
318 students attend Brookstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Brookstown Elementary School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookstown Elementary School?
Brookstown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookstown Elementary School offer ?
Brookstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brookstown Elementary School part of?
Brookstown Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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