Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brunson 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 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brunson Elementary serves the southern part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brunson Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 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
Brunson 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 Brunson Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1599 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 24-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 Brunson Elementary School's ranking?
Brunson Elementary School is ranked #1599 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brunson Elementary School often compared to?
Brunson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Downtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brunson Elementary School?
355 students attend Brunson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brunson Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brunson Elementary School?
Brunson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brunson Elementary School offer ?
Brunson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brunson Elementary School part of?
Brunson Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Wow!! The experience was more about the teacher than the students----in our child's class.
5 10/10/2025
This is an awesome school!!! I have been here since 2nd grade and I am in 4th grade now.
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