Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brentwood 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brentwood Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Brentwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
25%
24%
White
23%
42%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brentwood Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Brentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?
385 students attend Brentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Brentwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brentwood Elementary School offer ?
Brentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brentwood Elementary School part of?
Brentwood Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Brentwood Elementary School located?
Brentwood Elementary School is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Raleigh.
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