Bain Elementary School

11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Bain Elementary School's student population of 789 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
789 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Bain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bain Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#442 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bain Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Bain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bain Elementary School's ranking?
Bain Elementary School is ranked #442 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bain Elementary School often compared to?
Bain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen's Grant Community School, Clear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bain Elementary School?
789 students attend Bain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bain Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bain Elementary School?
Bain Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bain Elementary School offer ?
Bain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bain Elementary School part of?
Bain Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   7/28/2021
I'm not sure what the other review means by no STEM programs...My daughter has had STEAM weekly for 2 years at Bain. Along with Art, Music, Library, and PE. I feel like there is a big focus on sciences and arts along with math and reading. Judging a school during the year of Covid doesn't seem too fair, but I think schools all did the best they could. My daughter has enjoyed her time there so far and we're happy to be able to live in Bain zoning. We moved to the area so she could go to Bain. It's like a free private school education in my opinion. And I'm not sure what the other reviewer means by rich white kids. Yes, there are a lot of white children at Bain. However, in both my daughter's K and 1st-grade classes, there was a diverse mix of students ranging from black, white, Hispanic, Indian, Russian, and so on.
- Posted by Parent - 2nd grade mom
1   3/27/2020
This school is basically all rich white kids. My son has had nothing but problems with bullying since we moved to this school. He hates it and begs us to move back to where we lived before. The school is overcrowded and there is obviously the only thing that really matters are ratings and test scores. There is no child-based learning programs, or STEM programs at this school. Why on earth hasn't this school caught up with the flexible learning programs that are offered at so many other schools in CMS? Don't send your kids here if you're looking for any sort of diversity or culture.
- Posted by Parent - Boymom

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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