D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Bruns Avenue Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 501 S. Bruns Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
360
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%2/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−38 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−35 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%3%reading -18 pts, math -17 pts1st percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -24 pts, math -24 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -20 pts, math -22 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 S. Bruns Ave
City Charlotte
ZIP Code 28208
District 3702970
NCES School ID 370297001253
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28208

Understanding the community around Bruns Avenue Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,819
Per Capita Income $29,756
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 80.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,200
Median Rent $1,124
Owner-Occupied 39.6%
Renter-Occupied 60.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bruns Avenue Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 74.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.3%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 360
Teachers (FTE) 22.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bruns Avenue Elementary?
Bruns Avenue Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bruns Avenue Elementary?
Bruns Avenue Elementary has 360 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Bruns Avenue Elementary serve?
Bruns Avenue Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bruns Avenue Elementary receive per student?
Bruns Avenue Elementary receives $15,997 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bruns Avenue Elementary in 28208 ▼
Avg Home Value
$300,331
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,643
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
60.4%

Other Schools in 28208

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026