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Browning Elementary School

505 Herrington Dr, Springhill, LA 71075Webster Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
275
Students
Total enrolled
$15,440
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 275 students in grades PK–02 in Springhill, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,440 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Browning Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Springhill, Louisiana, serving grades PK–02 with 275 students. The district invests $15,440 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Browning Elementary School

275
Total Students
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 119 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 157 students
Student Composition
37%
53%
Asian2%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black53%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220189001433

Academic Outcomes at Browning Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71075

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,440Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,440
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,794
Student Support$2,934
Administration$1,853
Operations$2,316
Other$1,544
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,440 spent per student, an estimated $6,840 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
40%
State government
42.0%
Local (property tax)
40.3%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
J. A. Phillips Elementary SchoolCentral Elementary SchoolE. S. Richardson Elementary SchoolJ. L. Jones Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Webster Junior High SchoolNorth Webster Junior High School
↓
High School
Minden High SchoolLakeside Junior-Senior High SchoolNorth Webster High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyWebster Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWebster Parish →
Phone: (318)539-5663
NCES ID: 220189001433
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springhill seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Webster Parish
High
Minden High School
807 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School
557 students · 06–12
39% FRL
High
North Webster High School
535 students · 09–12
● 37 opp42% FRL
Mid
Webster Junior High School
519 students · 06–08
50% FRL
Other
Doyline High School
454 students · PK–12
44% FRL
Elem
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
425 students · PK–01
54% FRL
Elem
Central Elementary School
422 students · PK–05
37% FRL
Mid
North Webster Junior High School
367 students · 06–08
● 44 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
505 Herrington Dr, Springhill, LA 71075
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.