Bain Elementary School

11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 932 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bain Elementary School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
932 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Bain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bain Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#358 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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71%
42%
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60%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
17%
25%
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White
62%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bain Elementary School's ranking?
Bain Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bain Elementary School often compared to?
Bain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen's Grant Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bain Elementary School?
932 students attend Bain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bain Elementary School?
Bain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bain Elementary School offer ?
Bain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bain Elementary School part of?
Bain Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   7/28/2021
I'm not sure what the other review means by no STEM programs...My daughter has had STEAM weekly for 2 years at Bain. Along with Art, Music, Library, and PE. I feel like there is a big focus on sciences and arts along with math and reading. Judging a school during the year of Covid doesn't seem too fair, but I think schools all did the best they could. My daughter has enjoyed her time there so far and we're happy to be able to live in Bain zoning. We moved to the area so she could go to Bain. It's like a free private school education in my opinion. And I'm not sure what the other reviewer means by rich white kids. Yes, there are a lot of white children at Bain. However, in both my daughter's K and 1st-grade classes, there was a diverse mix of students ranging from black, white, Hispanic, Indian, Russian, and so on.
- Posted by Parent - 2nd grade mom
1   3/27/2020
This school is basically all rich white kids. My son has had nothing but problems with bullying since we moved to this school. He hates it and begs us to move back to where we lived before. The school is overcrowded and there is obviously the only thing that really matters are ratings and test scores. There is no child-based learning programs, or STEM programs at this school. Why on earth hasn't this school caught up with the flexible learning programs that are offered at so many other schools in CMS? Don't send your kids here if you're looking for any sort of diversity or culture.
- Posted by Parent - Boymom

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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