Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School

4603 Yanceyville Road
Browns Summit, NC 27214
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 457 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 14:1 is lower than 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 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.53, 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)
#2117 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ronald E. Mcnair 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.
36%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ronald E. Mcnair 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.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ronald E. Mcnair 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ronald E. Mcnair 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
67%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ronald E. Mcnair 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ronald E. Mcnair 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Ronald E. Mcnair 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 Ronald E. Mcnair 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)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ronald E. Mcnair 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 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?
457 students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% 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 14:1, which is lower than 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
What school district is Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School part of?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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