Summary:
Brunson Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 413 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, significant disparities in student subgroup achievement, and a high concentration of poverty among its student population.
Brunson Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30.02% White, 38.98% African American, 20.58% Hispanic, 3.15% Asian, and 6.78% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages. While White students perform relatively well, with a 3-year average ranking in the top 30% of North Carolina elementary schools, African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students perform significantly worse, with rankings in the bottom 25-30% of the state. Brunson Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from a high of 300 out of 1,440 North Carolina elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 821 out of 1,502 in 2022-2023.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Sherwood Forest Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 5% of North Carolina elementary schools, Brunson Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in math, reading, and science. Additionally, Brunson Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.42% to 99.27% over the past three school years, which is nearly double the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district average.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
723rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,861
Students who attend Brunson Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5
Number of students: 370
Racial breakdown:
African American:
40.5%
White:
29.7%
Hispanic:
20.8%
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Two or more races:
6.8%
Asian:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%
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