Brown Elementary School

Brown Elementary School (K–4) serves about 583 students and has about 26 full-time teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1, slightly above the district average. This high performing elementary school shows proficiency in academics: about 94% of students read math at or above proficient, and 90% read at or above proficient, ranking Brown as one of the top elementary schools in Michigan statewide (#5) based on school performance and academic excellence. The school body is about 81% white, with the other 19% Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial; about 22% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. All full-time teachers are certified, and staff stability is high, ensuring consistent student outcomes. Brown is a National Blue Ribbon School (2022), demonstrating long-term academic excellence and improvement. Local median home value is about $480,000, demonstrating a stable suburban community. Brown's supportive style, high rates of proficiency, and Leader in Me philosophy demonstrate a high-performing community-oriented school.