Vencil Brown Elementary

Vencil Brown Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
250 Trestle Rd,  Roseville, CA
Roseville City Elementary School District
5.0
3.7
388 Students
B+
Niche Grade
In 1999, the gates of Vencil Brown Elementary School opened to the residents of Highland Reserve. As one of 17 schools in the Roseville City School District, this public institution serves approximately 425 students from transitional kindergarten (TK) to 5th grade. It was named in honor of Mr. Vencil Brown, a longtime teacher and community activist in Roseville, Placer County’s largest city. Home of the Grizzlies, Vencil Brown Elementary strives to uphold a child-centered atmosphere that acknowledges the unique talents and attributes of each student. Open communication between the school environment and home is encouraged through student handbooks, class newsletters and weekly folders. With a 20-to-one student-to-teacher ratio, you can be your children will build long-lasting relationships with their teachers. Vencil Brown administrators pride themselves on a wholesome physical education curriculum. Students are taught skills that encourage their physical fitness while also teaching them to be team players. Parents praise the school’s musical opportunities, such as choir and the Ukulele Club, which allow pupils to develop their artistic abilities. When you choose Vencil Brown, you aren’t just choosing a high-performing educational community. You’re choosing a home base of support through holistic learning and development.

School Details

Head of School
Pam Kissick
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
25.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
23.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
49.4%
Hispanic
26.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
Black
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/9/2023
Vencil Brown is a great community school. The teachers and staff care about their students and want them to succeed. They have many opportunities for students like Ukulele, school play, math clubs and more.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/17/2022
Our child had the worst Kindergarten experience at Vencil Brown Elementary School. Kindergarten is supposed to be a safe, happy place where children learn and hopefully build a strong foundation and passion for learning. The Kindergarten Teacher our child had was always so unhappy and berated our ch...
5.0 parent
8/16/2021
This school and teachers are fantastic! We love being a Grizzly family
5.0 parent
12/12/2020
We have been so happy the last 4 years at this school. The staff take the time to know everyone by name. My son’s teachers have been some of the most caring teachers I have ever met. There are lots of engaging and fun activities for students to participate in like ukulele club, and choir.
5.0 parent
6/30/2014
Both my kids continue to attend this school and there are many other private and public choices available to us. As an active parent in my children's education, I feel my efforts and ideas are respected as a parent, and very welcomed by the administration and staff to be involved and positively affe...

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