Serving 613 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 lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brassfield Elementary serves the northern part of Raleigh, NC, covering an area of approximately 25.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brassfield Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
613 students attend Brassfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brassfield Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brassfield Elementary School?
Brassfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brassfield Elementary School offer ?
Brassfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brassfield Elementary School part of?
Brassfield Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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