Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brinson Memorial 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 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brinson Memorial Elementary serves the southern part of New Bern, NC, covering an area of approximately 50 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brinson Memorial Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brinson Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brinson Memorial Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#937 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Brinson Memorial Elementary School is ranked #937 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brinson Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Brinson Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brinson Memorial Elementary School?
446 students attend Brinson Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brinson Memorial Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brinson Memorial Elementary School?
Brinson Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brinson Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Brinson Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brinson Memorial Elementary School part of?
Brinson Memorial Elementary School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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