Bruns Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Bruns Avenue Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 326. The school has a predominantly African American (71.78%) and Hispanic (23.62%) student body, with a small percentage of White (1.84%) and Asian (0.92%) students. Bruns Avenue Elementary is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bruns Avenue Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with statewide rankings between 1335 and 1487 out of around 1500 schools over the past decade. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Bruns Avenue Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 14.8 over the past three years, and higher per-student spending of $14,397, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Ashley Park PreK-8 School, University Park Creative Arts, and First Ward Creative Arts Academy, also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, but generally outperform Bruns Avenue Elementary. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the school's persistent low performance, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems in addressing the needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 501 S. Bruns Ave
       Charlotte, NC  28208-4343


(980) 343-5495

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1472nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,397 Help


Students who attend Bruns Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ranson Middle
High:    West Charlotte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

African American:
74.7%
Hispanic:
20.3%
White:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bruns Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 107th among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bruns Avenue Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.7%), Hispanic (20.3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruns Avenue Elementary is 15.7. 64 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruns Avenue Elementary is $14,397, which is the 5th highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bruns Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bruns Avenue Elementary 1472nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bruns Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bruns Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.52 1214th 1276 4.9%
2007 6.13 1266th 1293 2.1%
2008 3.64 1304th 1324 1.5%
2009 4.45 1323rd 1354 2.3%
2010 6.35 1319th 1363 3.2%
2011 9.89 1310th 1381 5.1%
2012 5.69 1351st 1388 2.7%
2013 3.99 1392nd 1403 0.8%
2014 6.48 1335th 1390 4.0%
2015 2.91 1425th 1440 1.0%
2016 1.91 1416th 1425 0.6%
2017 2.30 1413th 1429 1.1%
2018 1.67 1424th 1434 0.7%
2019 2.97 1457th 1473 1.1%
2021 3.99 1479th 1489 0.7%
2022 9.84 1437th 1514 5.1%
2023 4.12 1487th 1502 1.0%
2024 5.96 1472nd 1505 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.19 1320th 1332 0.9%
2019 7.46 1335th 1361 1.9%
2021 6.95 1326th 1329 0.2%
2022 17.53 1257th 1366 8.0%
2023 7.56 1415th 1437 1.5%
2024 11.57 1391st 1450 4.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.00 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.09 1397th 1405 0.6%
2019 5.40 1397th 1424 1.9%
2021 5.96 1427th 1440 0.9%
2022 11.29 1376th 1458 5.6%
2023 6.72 1422nd 1459 2.5%
2024 10.50 1390th 1455 4.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.30 1405th 1413 0.6%
2019 2.46 1420th 1430 0.7%
2021 4.61 1431st 1444 0.9%
2022 9.49 1400th 1464 4.4%
2023 4.13 1449th 1461 0.8%
2024 9.99 1401st 1464 4.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.34 919th 927 0.9%
2019 11.16 926th 949 2.4%
2021 13.18 886th 896 1.1%
2022 18.97 842nd 927 9.2%
2023 12.21 902nd 933 3.3%
2024 22.66 803rd 924 13.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Bruns Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.78 846th 851 0.6%
2019 18.28 803rd 865 7.2%
2021 7.30 843rd 843 0.0%
2022 14.08 859th 893 3.8%
2023 17.34 848th 915 7.3%
2024 7.65 944th 951 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bruns Avenue Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 5.89 626th 662 5.4%
2013 14.22 596th 673 11.4%
2014 11.19 572nd 627 8.8%
2015 9.94 640th 705 9.2%
2016 3.14 670th 692 3.2%
2017 1.62 682nd 694 1.7%
2018 1.80 676th 691 2.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Thursday, May 5, 2022

Open Quote The Staff at Bruns Avenue Elementary are amazing - they know every student by name, they care for, and about, each and every child! Each child is encouraged by every staff member to do their personal best at all times. Children are nurtured and loved at this school. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Open Quote My nephew get's bullied there constantly and the teachers and staff no one does anything about it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bruns Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 101 195 2 2 1 n/a n/a 80 381
1989 193 194 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 402
1990 167 204 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 185 236 7 16 6 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 166 253 13 15 6 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 222 192 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 203 220 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 177 217 30 8 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 177 217 30 8 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 92 213 29 7 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1998 77 235 31 12 6 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 74 233 34 17 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 66 265 33 17 5 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 39 286 21 15 4 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 8 364 4 4 8 n/a n/a 0 388
2003 8 364 4 4 8 n/a n/a 0 388
2004 2 385 1 7 10 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 3 281 4 5 7 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 3 299 4 11 8 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 3 363 7 20 7 n/a n/a 9 409
2008 9 454 13 35 10 n/a n/a 14 535
2009 6 442 7 33 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2010 0 481 9 35 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 3 461 17 29 7 0 5 0 522
2012 1 629 14 56 1 0 3 0 704
2013 9 686 12 61 3 0 7 0 778
2014 6 716 11 68 1 1 6 0 809
2015 2 680 14 67 0 0 2 0 765
2016 2 653 18 58 3 1 3 0 738
2017 4 586 21 66 2 5 6 0 690
2018 11 507 18 72 3 6 5 0 622
2019 10 262 13 54 1 3 2 0 345
2020 8 318 13 82 1 2 15 0 439
2021 10 264 10 72 0 0 9 0 365
2022 8 217 6 71 0 0 6 0 308
2023 6 234 3 77 0 0 6 0 326
2024 7 269 4 73 0 0 7 0 360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bruns Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 18.0 21.1 n/a
1989 402 25.0 16.0 44.3
1990 388 23.0 16.8 65.5
1991 450 23.0 19.5 56.4
1992 453 23.0 19.6 38.6
1993 430 22.0 19.5 58.6
1994 444 25.0 17.8 40.5
1995 434 26.0 16.7 36.2
1996 434 26.0 16.7 36.2
1997 343 24.0 14.3 51.6
1998 361 26.0 13.9 48.2
1999 362 26.0 13.9 65.2
2000 386 26.0 14.8 58.5
2001 365 26.0 14.0 71.8
2002 388 26.0 14.9 96.6
2003 388 26.0 14.9 96.6
2004 405 26.0 15.6 97
2005 300 18.0 16.7 99
2006 325 18.0 18.1 93.5
2007 409 n/a n/a 88.8
2008 535 39.0 13.7 93.5
2009 494 38.5 12.8 90.5
2010 528 38.4 13.7 95.8
2011 522 36.8 14.1 97.5
2012 704 49.0 14.3 96.3
2013 778 58.4 13.3 96.5
2014 809 51.1 15.8 92.8
2015 765 51.0 15.0 99.6
2016 738 53.0 13.9 99.6
2017 690 56.1 12.2 99.6
2018 622 53.3 11.6 99.5
2019 345 29.5 11.6 99.1
2020 439 29.3 14.9 94.5
2021 365 30.6 11.9 99.2
2022 308 26.0 11.8 99
2023 326 21.9 14.8 99.1
2024 360 22.8 15.7 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bruns Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 18.0 21.1 n/a
1989 402 25.0 16.0 44.3
1990 388 23.0 16.8 65.5
1991 450 23.0 19.5 56.4
1992 453 23.0 19.6 38.6
1993 430 22.0 19.5 58.6
1994 444 25.0 17.8 40.5
1995 434 26.0 16.7 36.2
1996 434 26.0 16.7 36.2
1997 343 24.0 14.3 51.6
1998 361 26.0 13.9 48.2
1999 362 26.0 13.9 65.2
2000 386 26.0 14.8 58.5
2001 365 26.0 14.0 71.8
2002 388 26.0 14.9 96.6
2003 388 26.0 14.9 96.6
2004 405 26.0 15.6 97
2005 300 18.0 16.7 99
2006 325 18.0 18.1 93.5
2007 409 n/a n/a 88.8
2008 535 39.0 13.7 93.5
2009 494 38.5 12.8 90.5
2010 528 38.4 13.7 95.8
2011 522 36.8 14.1 97.5
2012 704 49.0 14.3 96.3
2013 778 58.4 13.3 96.5
2014 809 51.1 15.8 92.8
2015 765 51.0 15.0 99.6
2016 738 53.0 13.9 99.6
2017 690 56.1 12.2 99.6
2018 622 53.3 11.6 99.5
2019 345 29.5 11.6 99.1
2020 439 29.3 14.9 94.5
2021 365 30.6 11.9 99.2
2022 308 26.0 11.8 99
2023 326 21.9 14.8 99.1
2024 360 22.8 15.7 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bruns Avenue Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,116 (21.6%) $11,280 (78.4%) $14,396

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruns Avenue Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1457th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1487th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bruns Avenue Elementary)21.328.3
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Bruns Avenue Elementary)15.924.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bruns Avenue Elementary)27.915.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Bruns Avenue Elementary)13.223.7
 10.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bruns Avenue Elementary)23.818.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Bruns Avenue Elementary)14.512.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Bruns Avenue Elementary)5023
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345326
 5.5%
African American262234
 10.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian133
 76.9%
Hispanic5477
 42.6%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White106
 40%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%99.1%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bruns Avenue Elementary

Bruns Avenue Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Bruns Avenue Elementary are 75% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Bruns Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ranson Middle
High : West Charlotte High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 360 students attended Bruns Avenue Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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