Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bruns Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruns Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bruns Avenue Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruns Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruns Avenue Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#2544 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
70%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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 Bruns Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2544 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bruns Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Bruns Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashley Park Prek-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bruns Avenue Elementary School?
308 students attend Bruns Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bruns Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruns Avenue Elementary School?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruns Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bruns Avenue Elementary School part of?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/15/2023
Bruns Academy is the best school ever! I went there before my whole life and left in 4th grade and graduated now im passing and now onto 6th grade my new life begins.
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