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Bruns Avenue Elementary School vs. Ashley Park Prek-8 School

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School Overview

School
Bruns Avenue Elementary School
501 S. Bruns Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ashley Park Prek-8 School
2401 Belfast Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 360 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 16:1 is higher than 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 57% (majority Black).
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashley Park Prek-8 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 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
360 students
347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bruns Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashley Park Prek-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bruns Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashley Park Prek-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bruns Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashley Park Prek-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bruns Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Park Prek-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2561 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2542 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bruns Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashley Park Prek-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bruns Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley Park Prek-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bruns Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley Park Prek-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bruns Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley Park Prek-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bruns Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ashley Park Prek-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
33
Kindergarten Students
57
37
Grade 1 Students
49
25
Grade 2 Students
65
26
Grade 3 Students
59
32
Grade 4 Students
64
30
Grade 5 Students
37
36
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 7 Students
-
45
Grade 8 Students
-
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
75%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bruns Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashley Park Prek-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashley Park Prek-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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