- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, TN
J. Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470276000962
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Brown Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 336
- students enrolled
J. Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Brown Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
J. Brown Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 470276000962 · Columbia, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
J. Brown Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
J. Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- This school 336
J. Brown Elementary
336 students
What this shows J. Brown Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Brown Elementary compares
J. Brown Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 38.7%
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, J. Brown Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
R Howell Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
J E Woodard Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
J. R. Baker Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Maury County
Standard public school
57 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Brown Elementary
How many students attend J. Brown Elementary?
J. Brown Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, TN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Brown Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. Brown Elementary is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Brown Elementary?
J. Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. Brown Elementary rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Brown Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides J. Brown Elementary, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.