Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bruce Drysdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce Drysdale Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Drysdale Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School is ranked #1110 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bruce Drysdale Elementary School often compared to?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendersonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bruce Drysdale Elementary School?
427 students attend Bruce Drysdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bruce Drysdale Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Drysdale Elementary School?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruce Drysdale Elementary School offer ?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce Drysdale Elementary School part of?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School is part of Henderson County Schools School District.
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