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Brassfield Elementary

Summary:

Brassfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Brassfield Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the years. In the current school year, the student body is 52.73% White, 9.9% African American, 29.18% Hispanic, 4.61% Asian, and 3.24% two or more races. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Wake County Schools and North Carolina state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 39.8% in 3rd grade reading to 66.3% in 5th grade science. However, there are significant achievement gaps between the school's student subgroups, with White students consistently performing better than the state average, while Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform significantly worse.

When compared to nearby schools in the Wake County Schools district, such as Abbotts Creek Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary, Brassfield Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below average. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 34th out of 1,440 North Carolina elementary schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 708th out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. This trend, along with the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that Brassfield Elementary may need to focus on addressing the achievement gaps and economic disadvantages within its student population to ensure the continued academic success and well-being of all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2001 Brassfield Rd
       Raleigh, NC  27614-9453

(919) 870-4080

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,591 Help


Students who attend Brassfield Elementary usually attend:

High:    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
29.9%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brassfield Elementary ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 78th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), Hispanic (29.9%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brassfield Elementary is 13.2, which is the 56th best among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brassfield Elementary is $9,591. 74 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brassfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brassfield Elementary 708th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Brassfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brassfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.18 34th 1276 97.3%
2007 86.84 66th 1293 94.9%
2008 91.70 46th 1324 96.5%
2009 85.41 120th 1354 91.1%
2010 84.15 131st 1363 90.4%
2011 87.03 92nd 1381 93.3%
2012 84.10 119th 1388 91.4%
2013 95.27 39th 1403 97.2%
2014 93.01 66th 1390 95.3%
2015 93.95 34th 1440 97.6%
2016 88.94 102nd 1425 92.8%
2017 84.76 153rd 1429 89.3%
2018 75.65 301st 1434 79.0%
2019 73.19 342nd 1473 76.8%
2021 70.31 395th 1489 73.5%
2022 68.90 417th 1514 72.5%
2023 74.27 336th 1502 77.6%
2024 52.61 708th 1505 53.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 357th 421 15.2%
2019 10.38 496th 497 0.2%
2021 21.78 347th 385 9.9%
2022 32.50 353rd 485 27.2%
2023 39.39 299th 514 41.8%
2024 14.77 524th 533 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.02 1255th 1332 5.8%
2019 12.02 1301st 1361 4.4%
2021 45.35 688th 1329 48.2%
2022 34.13 943rd 1366 31.0%
2023 44.26 824th 1437 42.7%
2024 18.49 1313th 1450 9.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.13 459th 1405 67.3%
2019 63.70 491st 1424 65.5%
2021 71.98 329th 1440 77.2%
2022 71.81 347th 1458 76.2%
2023 69.33 396th 1459 72.9%
2024 44.96 803rd 1455 44.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 256th 897 71.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.76 456th 612 25.5%
2021 69.49 117th 494 76.3%
2022 47.02 388th 500 22.4%
2023 55.37 356th 582 38.8%
2024 47.94 499th 669 25.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.77 189th 1413 86.6%
2019 78.93 232nd 1430 83.8%
2021 64.83 470th 1444 67.5%
2022 63.57 500th 1464 65.8%
2023 75.77 285th 1461 80.5%
2024 59.00 585th 1464 60.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.22 815th 927 12.1%
2019 35.65 649th 949 31.6%
2021 48.01 383rd 896 57.3%
2022 44.23 493rd 927 46.8%
2023 54.03 378th 933 59.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.21 791st 851 7.1%
2019 13.75 838th 865 3.1%
2021 27.92 666th 843 21.0%
2022 32.74 661st 893 26.0%
2023 46.93 481st 915 47.4%
2024 17.24 884th 951 7.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Brassfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.28 70th 1178 94.1%
2019 88.70 67th 1183 94.3%
2021 80.79 174th 1172 85.2%
2022 79.94 188th 1194 84.3%
2023 79.65 187th 1183 84.2%
2024 70.33 322nd 1166 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Open Quote Brassfield was a great school for my daughter until second grade. I soon noticed that the teachers treated the kids with tremendous disrespect. The school wasn't clean in the slightest. But back to the disrespect factor the principal or other parents don't notice how the teachers act horribly when there are no other adults. The teachers will completely change there attitude when an administrator or parent walks into the room so they don't suspect anything. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Open Quote Our four children attended private school for years before we decided to move them to Brassfield. We are thrilled with every aspect of the education at Brassfield and feel it outdoes any other option for private education. It is truly a rare, special school. The first thing I noticed is that the teachers treat parents and students with respect and kindness. Teachers and administration are excited to be there, and they they truly seem to live for their jobs! They clearly put the students and families first and are caring and attentive toward each family's unique needs. The student/teacher ratio is low enough for every child's needs to be met. My children love their teachers and the school so much, they can't wait for Monday to come! Everyone, from the office staff, support staff, teachers, principal. vice principal, library staff, and others are friendly and caring. I highly recommend Brassfield and it is #1 with our children and our family! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Open Quote We have incredibly caring and hard working teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brassfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 441 195 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1991 454 128 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 499 138 16 8 3 n/a n/a 0 664
1993 428 126 17 11 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 473 130 19 11 3 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 421 184 15 14 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 421 184 15 14 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 377 167 13 23 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1998 392 154 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 400 254 26 40 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2000 342 86 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 361 38 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 543 117 16 27 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 543 117 16 27 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 540 73 11 33 3 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 525 56 8 30 4 n/a n/a 0 623
2006 549 54 11 63 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2007 529 41 15 73 1 n/a n/a 20 679
2008 614 66 21 75 1 n/a n/a 33 810
2009 576 106 20 65 2 n/a n/a 0 769
2010 580 94 19 75 2 n/a n/a 0 770
2011 557 56 22 84 2 0 29 0 750
2012 522 80 25 82 2 0 35 0 746
2013 544 71 27 77 2 0 28 0 749
2014 576 74 28 86 1 1 24 0 790
2015 588 65 30 80 0 1 16 0 780
2016 538 59 26 104 1 2 20 0 750
2017 505 86 28 115 1 3 18 0 756
2018 483 86 33 125 1 2 17 0 747
2019 455 89 30 160 1 2 17 0 754
2020 422 86 36 152 3 3 14 0 716
2021 371 87 31 170 2 3 12 0 676
2022 335 70 24 140 1 3 17 0 590
2023 309 58 27 171 1 1 19 0 586
2024 320 67 24 185 2 0 21 0 619

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 Brassfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 665 26.0 25.5 n/a
1991 601 42.0 14.3 0
1992 664 42.0 15.8 9.3
1993 584 34.0 17.2 15.6
1994 636 36.0 17.7 12.7
1995 635 40.0 15.9 13.2
1996 635 40.0 15.9 13.2
1997 581 36.0 16.1 23.1
1998 575 35.0 16.4 22.6
1999 721 42.0 17.2 19.7
2000 449 42.0 10.7 39.2
2001 418 30.0 13.9 16.7
2002 703 38.0 18.5 14.7
2003 703 38.0 18.5 14.7
2004 660 38.0 17.4 10.8
2005 623 43.0 14.5 7.4
2006 678 48.0 14.1 11.9
2007 679 n/a n/a 12.3
2008 810 49.0 16.5 n/a
2009 769 46.0 16.7 n/a
2010 770 45.4 16.9 12.9
2011 750 42.5 17.6 15.7
2012 746 43.5 17.1 16.8
2013 749 42.5 17.6 14.8
2014 790 48.8 16.1 14.2
2015 780 47.0 16.5 14.9
2016 750 48.0 15.6 21.6
2017 756 46.0 16.4 28.2
2018 747 46.5 16.0 28.2
2019 754 46.0 16.3 31
2020 716 46.9 15.2 29.6
2021 676 45.6 14.8 22.9
2022 590 42.6 13.8 20.2
2023 586 45.0 13.0 39.9
2024 619 46.8 13.2 40.2

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 Brassfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 665 26.0 25.5 n/a
1991 601 42.0 14.3 0
1992 664 42.0 15.8 9.3
1993 584 34.0 17.2 15.6
1994 636 36.0 17.7 12.7
1995 635 40.0 15.9 13.2
1996 635 40.0 15.9 13.2
1997 581 36.0 16.1 23.1
1998 575 35.0 16.4 22.6
1999 721 42.0 17.2 19.7
2000 449 42.0 10.7 39.2
2001 418 30.0 13.9 16.7
2002 703 38.0 18.5 14.7
2003 703 38.0 18.5 14.7
2004 660 38.0 17.4 10.8
2005 623 43.0 14.5 7.4
2006 678 48.0 14.1 11.9
2007 679 n/a n/a 12.3
2008 810 49.0 16.5 n/a
2009 769 46.0 16.7 n/a
2010 770 45.4 16.9 12.9
2011 750 42.5 17.6 15.7
2012 746 43.5 17.1 16.8
2013 749 42.5 17.6 14.8
2014 790 48.8 16.1 14.2
2015 780 47.0 16.5 14.9
2016 750 48.0 15.6 21.6
2017 756 46.0 16.4 28.2
2018 747 46.5 16.0 28.2
2019 754 46.0 16.3 31
2020 716 46.9 15.2 29.6
2021 676 45.6 14.8 22.9
2022 590 42.6 13.8 20.2
2023 586 45.0 13.0 39.9
2024 619 46.8 13.2 40.2

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 Brassfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (4.2%) $9,184 (95.8%) $9,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brassfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 342nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 336th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brassfield Elementary)67.665.6
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Brassfield Elementary)61.855.2
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brassfield Elementary)76.576.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Brassfield Elementary)64.770.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brassfield Elementary)72.866
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Brassfield Elementary)71.265.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Brassfield Elementary)79.267.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   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 Students754586
 22.3%
African American8958
 34.8%
American Indian11
Asian3027
 10%
Hispanic160171
 6.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White455309
 32.1%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%39.9%
 8.9%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 619 students attended Brassfield Elementary.

Students at Brassfield Elementary are 52% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Brassfield Elementary ranks 708th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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