D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Brent Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 160 4th Street, Brent, AL 35034
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 27% · Math 8% proficient · 23rd percentile in Alabama
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
591
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%23/100reading 21st percentile, math 24th percentile among Alabama elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−14 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−13 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%17%reading -29 pts, math -24 pts6th percentile (list)
Black17%3%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income17%3%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 160 4th Street
City Brent
ZIP Code 35034
District 0100360
NCES School ID 010036000095
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35034

Understanding the community around Brent Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,474
Per Capita Income $16,229
Poverty Rate 37.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 8.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%
High School or Higher 69.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,000
Median Rent $834
Owner-Occupied 70.5%
Renter-Occupied 29.5%
View full data for ZIP 35034 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brent Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.5%
Black 35.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 591
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brent Elementary School?
Brent Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Brent Elementary School?
Brent Elementary School has 591 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Brent Elementary School serve?
Brent Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brent Elementary School receive per student?
Brent Elementary School receives $17,197 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brent Elementary School in 35034 ▼
Avg Home Value
$190,332
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
29.5%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026