School Overview
Frank I. Brown Elementary School, located at 37 Highland Avenue in South Portland, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood community. As part of the South Portland School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the primary grade levels, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Frank I. Brown Elementary is known for emphasizing the importance of community and partnership between educators, families, and students. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, where teachers work to meet diverse learning needs in a welcoming atmosphere. By providing a safe and engaging setting, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader South Portland community.
213
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank I Brown Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White141
Hispanic16
Black37
Asian5
Two or More14
  • White
    141 (66.2%)
  • Black
    37 (17.4%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    5 (2.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Portland Public Schools
Phone: (207)799-5196
Website: http://www.spsd.org/our-schools/brown-elementary/home
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frank I Brown Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten45
Grade 146
Grade 237
Grade 338
Grade 447
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frank I Brown Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10750.2%
Male10649.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)