James M. Brown Elementary School

James M. Brown Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
225 Coffee Rd,  Walhalla, SC
Oconee County School District
3.7
3.7
548 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
60.7%
Hispanic
32.7%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 Parent
5/9/2024
Very concerned parent over the administration at James and Brown Elementary. Its extremely sad to see so many great kids leave this school to avoid any unethical admin.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 other
11/2/2016
Both of my children enjoy attending James M Brown. They are doing well and are learning so much. We have had a couple of minor issues in the past. Both times the matter was handled with professionalism and courtesy by the JMB staff. We couldn't be more pleased.
1.0 parent
11/14/2012
I HAVE HAD DIFFERENCES WITH JAMES M BROWN NOW FOR TWO YEARS IN REGARDS TO HOW THEY TREAT MY YOUNGEST CHILD. SHE IS A BRIGHT CHILD YET A WEAK READER WHICH CAUSES HER MISINDERSTANDING WITH HER LESSONS IF NOT GUIDED PROPERLY. I HAVE SPOKEN TO HER TEACHER WHICH SAID VERY LITTLE WAS VERY INSULTING AND ON...
5.0 parent
8/12/2008

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James M. Brown Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Walhalla, SC, in the Walhalla neighborhood, and is served by the Oconee County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. James M. Brown Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $259,117. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Christian School, Walhalla Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Walhalla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James M. Brown Elementary School.

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