Brunswick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (13-14)
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)43%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)53%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)1%
10%
Black
(13-14)96%
12%
White
(13-14)1%
71%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Brunswick Elementary School?
567 students attend Brunswick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Brunswick Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Brunswick Elementary School offer ?
Brunswick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Brunswick Elementary School part of?
Brunswick Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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