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W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School vs. Brinson Memorial Elementary School

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School Overview

School
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School
535 Hwy 70 W
Havelock, NC 28532
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Brinson Memorial Elementary School
319 Neuse Forest Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brinson Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
350 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W Jesse Gurganus 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brinson Memorial Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W Jesse Gurganus 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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

#230 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#937 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W Jesse Gurganus 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brinson Memorial Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
69
Grade 1 Students
38
91
Grade 2 Students
50
70
Grade 3 Students
67
82
Grade 4 Students
64
64
Grade 5 Students
56
77

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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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
42%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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
6%
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District 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 reduced-price lunch at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Craven County Board Of Education School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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