J. Brown Elementary School

301 Cord Dr
Columbia, TN 38401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J. Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

J. Brown Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

J. Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Brown Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1274 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
34%
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10-14%
37%
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15-19%
40%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
15%
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Black
37%
21%
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White
30%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. Brown Elementary School's ranking?
J. Brown Elementary School is ranked #1274 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend J. Brown Elementary School?
355 students attend J. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of J. Brown Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Brown Elementary School?
J. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. Brown Elementary School offer ?
J. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Brown Elementary School part of?
J. Brown Elementary School is part of Maury County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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