Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronald E. Mcnair 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronald E. McNair Elementary serves the northern part of Browns Summit, NC, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ronald E. Mcnair 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#2117 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is ranked #2117 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brightwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School?
447 students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School offer ?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School part of?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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