Bruns Avenue Elementary School

501 S. Bruns Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 326 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 15:1 is equal to 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Bruns Avenue Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2561 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bruns Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bruns Avenue 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.
10-14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bruns Avenue 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.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bruns Avenue 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
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
72%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bruns Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Bruns Avenue 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
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bruns Avenue 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 (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bruns Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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?
326 students attend Bruns Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bruns Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Bruns Avenue Elementary School part of?
Bruns Avenue Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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   2/15/2023
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaquavious Miller

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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