Ronald E. McNair Elementary

4603 Yanceyville Road
Browns Summit, NC 27214

mcnair.gcsnc.com/pages/REM

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ronald E. McNair Elementary School, located in the rural community of Browns Summit, North Carolina, serves as a local hub for academic development within the Guilford County Schools district. Named in honor of the late NASA astronaut and physicist Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the school strives to uphold a commitment to scientific curiosity, excellence, and the pursuit of knowledge. Its suburban-rural setting allows for a focused learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a sense of community among its students, faculty, and families.

The school’s programming is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both foundational literacy and numeracy as well as broader social and emotional development. By integrating modern educational resources and promoting an inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond. Through its active engagement with the local community and the district’s broader initiatives, Ronald E. McNair Elementary continues to prioritize student achievement and the cultivation of a supportive, forward-thinking school culture.

447

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	69
Black	285
Asian	29
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Black
285 (63.8%)
Hispanic
69 (15.4%)
White
33 (7.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.7%)
Asian
29 (6.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)691-5460
Website:	http://mcnair.gcsnc.com/pages/REM
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 77