Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brassfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brassfield Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brassfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brassfield Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#674 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brassfield Elementary School's ranking?
Brassfield Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brassfield Elementary School often compared to?
Brassfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Union Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brassfield Elementary School?
590 students attend Brassfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brassfield Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brassfield Elementary School?
Brassfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brassfield Elementary School offer ?
Brassfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brassfield Elementary School part of?
Brassfield Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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