Admission to Brown School for Elementary is a Random Draw Lottery

1. The application period is November 11 - December 20, 2024. To apply, complete the JCPS online application available at https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/how-apply and at registration sites throughout the district. Brown Elementary School is unable to review “second choice” applications. Please do NOT make Brown Elementary your second choice on the magnet school application.

*If you are new to the district, please visit www.jefferson.kyschools.us/schools/apply/new-students for information about registering your child for school in the district. The registration process must occur prior to completing the JCPS Magnet School online application. (This step is required for students in private/parochial schools, students moving to Jefferson County from other school districts, and students enrolling in Jefferson County for the first time.) 

2. We encourage prospective elementary families to attend one of our daytime Program Information Sessions. Dates/times are available below and at https://bit.ly/brownadmissions.

Once the school receives the random draw list from the district, the admissions committee will contact students for admission. Applicants will be notified by February.

For more information on the online application process, contact the JCPS Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs Office at (502) 485-3323 or the Parent Assistance Center at (502) 485-6250 or (502) 485-6771.

We encourage all prospective families to visit the school to be fully informed about our learning environment. Visit the building and see Brown's K-12 Self-Directed Learning magnet program theme during a school day. Sessions include a tour tailored for your student's grade level (Elementary, Middle, High), program and admissions information from school administrators, and an opportunity to have your questions answered.

All sessions 8:30-9:45 AM

Thursday November 7, 2024

Monday November 11, 2024

Monday November 25, 2024

Monday December 9, 2024

Wednesday December 18, 2024

No registration or sign up is needed to attend.

*Daytime parking is available at metered spots and the YMCA parking garage at 2nd and Guthrie St. (Parking fees will apply.) Plan your visit.

View our most updated projected openings at each grade for 2025-26. These projections are subject to change and will be updated frequently.

Projected Openings for 2025-26

This chart shows the number of first choice applicants that applied to our elementary school for 2024-25. It also displays how many of those students were admitted and how far we reached down the random draw lottery list. 

These numbers are intended for informational purposes only. Each application year varies in the number of applicants and openings available. 

Please contact brian.garrett@jefferson.kyschools.us or jalisa.meaux@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions.