Serving 415 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bruns Academy serves the west part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bruns Avenue Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Without Exception
School Rankings
Bruns Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruns Avenue Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#2561 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
73%
24%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2561 out of 2,617 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bruns Avenue Elementary School?
415 students attend Bruns Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bruns Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruns Avenue Elementary School?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bruns Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruns Avenue Elementary School part of?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Bruns Avenue Elementary School located?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School is located in the Seversville neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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