Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William T Brown 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William T Brown Elementary serves the northwest part of Spring Lake, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
William T Brown Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
562 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We will believe, achieve and succeed in becoming lifelong learners and leaders.
School Rankings
William T Brown 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 William T Brown 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
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 18-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 William T Brown Elementary School's ranking?
William T Brown Elementary School is ranked #2034 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William T Brown Elementary School often compared to?
William T Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend William T Brown Elementary School?
562 students attend William T Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William T Brown Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William T Brown Elementary School?
William T Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William T Brown Elementary School offer ?
William T Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William T Brown Elementary School part of?
William T Brown Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
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