Summary:
The three elementary schools in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd) serve grades PK/K through 4th grade and show a wide range of performance, with Alton Elementary standing out as the most consistent top performer, while Krause Elementary faces significant challenges.
Alton Elementary is the district's standout school, maintaining a 3-star rating for three consecutive years and consistently outperforming both the district and state averages in every subject. It has the lowest percentage of students on free or reduced lunch (57.17%) and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3. In contrast, Krause Elementary is the most struggling school, with a 1-star rating, the lowest state percentile ranking (18th), and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (69.62%). Its test scores are roughly 10-15 percentage points lower than the district average, and it has the highest student-to-teacher ratio (15.6). Brenham Elementary shows a mixed profile, with the highest single test score in the district (56.38% proficient in 4th Grade Math) but also extreme volatility, such as a 23.5 percentage point drop in 3rd Grade Math proficiency between school years.
Key metrics reveal that per-student spending is nearly identical across all three schools (ranging from $9,574 to $9,751), so funding is not a differentiator. The district overall ranks in the 44th percentile statewide, but Alton Elementary and Brenham Elementary frequently meet or exceed state averages, especially in Mathematics. The performance gap is stark, with Krause Elementary in a distinctly lower tier, suggesting it requires more intensive support. For parents, Alton Elementary offers the most stable and high-performing environment, while Brenham Elementary has potential but inconsistent results, and Krause Elementary faces the greatest academic hurdles.
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